Depo provera
( shot)
Who is it for
Depo provera is only for woman it releases a hormone -progestine-inside the body and keeps the eggs from leaving the ovaries and makes the cervical mucus thicker then normal
How the method works
This works by getting the shot on the arm or butt every three months by your doctor
Do u need a prescription?
You do need a prescription for it by your doctor
How much is it ?
It cost about $35-$75 per three months
Does it protect you from sexually transmitted diseases?
This shot does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections
Side effects of the shot
1) you may gain weight
2) acne
3) irregular periods or no periods at all
The Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera) - How It Works, Benefits, Side Effects
The effectiveness of the shot is 97%
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It's is more effective then the pill
Advantages
1)It works right away
2)less expensive
3) you don't have to remember to take it