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Depo-Provera SubQ
Injectable Contraceptive
Authority: Sections 4005 and 4052.3, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 733, 4052, 4052.3 and 4103, Business & Professions Code.
DEPO-PROVERA SUBQ
Depo-Provera SubQ stimulate your ovaries to stop releasing eggs. It also changes your cervix mucus thickness to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. This in turn prevent you from getting pregnant. When taken as instructed by your provider, this method is up to 99% effective.
​HOW TO USE DEPO-PROVERA SUBQ
Depo-Provera SubQ is given once every 13 weeks. It is administer via subcutaneous route. You should use a back up method like a condom for the first 7 days after starting this shot. ​
Depo-Provera SubQ is safe to use. It is safe to breastfeed while on the shot.
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SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPO-PROVERA SUBQ
Potential side effects of Depo-Provera SubQ includes irregular period, weight gain, mood changes, and decrease bone density.
Please review the following hand outs for additional information regarding your birth control.
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If you are interested in Depo-Provera SubQ, please download and fill out the Consent Form & Health Survey below and upload it to our secured email at phong.lieu@pharmdprescriptions.com . Once received, our pharmacists will reach out to you for further consultation and pharmacy forwarding information.
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