depro-provera

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depro-provera for a contraceptive

Depro-Provera is a shot of progestin which must be given once every three months. Like Norplant and the Pill, Depro-Provera prevents ovulation. It also causes changes in the cervical mucus which prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

Disadvantages:

Possible side effects include menstrual changes, pregnancy symptoms, weight changes and mental depression.

Because Depro-Provera is injected, it cannot be neutralized or reversed should side effects be experienced. Side effects may last until the shot wears off.

It takes an average of 9-10 months from the last shot before a woman can become pregnant.

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What about Norplant and Depo Provera?

Both of these use a form of continuing dose of progesterone. Part of the time they prevent ovulation. Part of the time they allow ovulation and fertilization, but prevent implantation. Therefore, they function both as a contraceptive, at times, and as an abortifacient at times.

Is Norplant safe?

In spite of intense advertising and universal acclaim in the public media, the use of Norplant has dropped precipitously since its introduction. The sales were 800 units a day in April ’94. Two years later they were 60 a day. AMA News, 3/1/96

There have been tens of thousands of lawsuits against its maker because of alleged side effects. Will it stay on the market?

Remember, if "Birth Control" is taught to your children in your school, these courses often will promote not just contraception, but also abortion.

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