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Depo-Provera contains medroxyprogesterone acetate. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic hormone similar to the naturally occurring hormone et progesterone(corpus luteum hormone). Injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate prevents ovulation and thus you can not get pregnant. Pregnancy protection is enhanced by the fact that medroxyprogesterone acetate affects the uterine lining so that it is not susceptible to a fertilized egg and affects the mucus in the cervix so that it becomes impermeable to sperm.
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Depo-Provera is used as a contraceptive, but also for symptom relief in endometriosis, for the treatment of various gynecological diseases, or the treatment of cancer of the breast and uterus.
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Depo-Provera should only be used by young (<18 years) women when other methods of contraception are inappropriate.
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Medroxyprogesterone acetate contained in Depo-Provera may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Depo-Provera if you:
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Impact on your period<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If the bleeding pattern deviates from what is expected when you are treated with Depo-Provera, you should consult a gynecologist. This is especially true if heavy and prolonged bleeding occurs after a long period of bleeding freedom. Impact on your skeleton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depo-Provera works by lowering the levels of estrogen and other hormones. Low estrogen levels can lead to osteoporosis (by reducing bone density). Women who use Depo-Provera tend to have lower bone density than women who have never used this medicine. The effect of Depo-Provera is greatest during the first 2-3 years after starting treatment. Thereafter, bone density appears to stabilize and recover when treatment is complete. It is not known if Depo-Provera increases the risk of osteoporosis and fracture later in life (after menopause, ie the time when menstruation definitely stops). The use of Depo-Provera may increase the risk of osteoporosis in women with risk factors for osteoporosis. You should therefore discuss with your doctor before starting treatment if any of the following apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Young people 12-18 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally, both the skeleton grows rapidly and increases in strength in adolescents. A strong skeleton in adulthood means better protection against osteoporosis later in life. As Depo-Provera may reduce the bone density of growing adolescents, this effect may be relevant for this age group. Bone density recovers when treatment with Depo-Provera is stopped, but it is unknown if bone density reaches the same levels as if Depo-Provera had not been used. You should therefore discuss with your doctor if there are other alternative treatment methods before starting treatment with Depo-Provera.<\/strong> When treatment with Depo-Provera is stopped, it will take some time before ovulation and menstrual bleeding resume. Only then does the opportunity to become pregnant also return. This time period varies from woman to woman but for most ovulation occurs 6-8 months after the last injection of Depo-Provera. In some people, ovulation can occur very soon after the expected protective effect of 3 months has ceased. In exceptional cases, it can take up to 1.5 years before the ability to conceive returns. This drug does not protect against HIV – infection ( AIDS ) or other sexually transmitted infection you. Only condoms protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Mental disorders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some women who use hormonal contraceptives, including Depo-Provera, have reported depression or depression. Depression can be severe and can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood swings and symptoms of depression, you should contact a doctor as soon as possible for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor, midwife, or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Some medicines can reduce the effect of hormonal contraceptives. Examples are medicines for epilepsy (eg primidone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), certain antibiotics (rifampicin and rifabutin), and herbal medicines containing St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum<\/em> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Depo-Provera should not be given during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs during treatment, treatment should be stopped immediately. Medroxyprogesterone acetate passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants. However, consult a physician if more than temporary use of Depo-Provera during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depo-Provera does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May cause an allergic reaction (possibly delayed) and exceptionally spasm of the trachea. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Depo-Provera is injected deeply intramuscularly by healthcare professionals. Recommended dose:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contraceptives:<\/strong> 150 mg every 3 months. The first injection is given within the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle or, in non-breastfeeding women, no later than 3 weeks after delivery. In breastfeeding women, the first injection should be given no earlier than 6 weeks after delivery. In this way, you get maximum protection against pregnancy from the first day of injection. If the injection is given later in the menstrual cycle, there is a risk that you are already pregnant or that the protection is not maximum during the first weeks after injection. Symptom relief for endometriosis:<\/strong> 100 mg every two weeks for at least 6 months. Treatment for breast cancer:<\/strong> 500 mg per day for 4 weeks ( loading dose ), then 1000 mg per week as a maintenance treatment. This dose can be divided into 500 mg twice a week. Maintenance treatment should last as long as the tumor responds to the treatment. Treatment for uterine cancer:<\/strong> 1000 mg per week. The treatment continues for life. After one year or more of continued tumor reduction, the dose can be reduced to 500 mg per week. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may occur when Depo-Provera is used as a contraceptive<\/strong> At the beginning of treatment, irregular bleeding usually occurs at unpredictable intervals. Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms which may be due to an anaphylactic reaction which is a serious side effect<\/strong> ( may <\/em>affect <\/em>up to 1 in 1000 <\/em>users)<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects ar<\/strong> Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) <\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects may occur when Depo-Provera is used in <\/strong>cancer treatment<\/strong> Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare <\/em>side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) <\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has <\/em>been reported <\/em>(occurs in an unknown number of users): <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vial should be stored upright. Store in a cold place. Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suspension for injection: 1 ml, 10 \u00d7 3.3 ml, 10 \u00d7 6.7 ml in a glass bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n Injection, suspension pre-filled syringe 1 mL in a single dose Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pfizer AB, 191 90 Sollentuna. Tel: 08-550 520 00. Email: eumedinfo@pfizer.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Depo-Provera contains medroxyprogesterone acetate. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic hormone similar to the naturally occurring hormone et progesterone(corpus luteum hormone). 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