The population studied ranges in age from 15 to 51 years, of which 46% were White, 50%
Contraceptive injections (medroxyprogesterone) Brand names: Depo-Provera, Sayana
Common
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A person needs a Depo-Provera shot every 3 months to ensure it remains effective in preventing pregnancy
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Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera) is a progestin-only birth control
Common side effects include irregular or no periods, bone thinning, weight gain, delayed ovulation, injection site reactions, and depression
But when it comes to real life, the shot is about 96% effective, because sometimes people forget to get their shots on time
depo-subQ provera is injected into a muscle or under the skin
DESCRIPTION
The healthcare provider will inject the synthetic hormone in the upper arm or in the buttocks
Sometimes blood clots can be deadly
Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected pregnancy or with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
96372: Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular
Subcutaneous suspension (medroxyprogesterone acetate): 104 mg/0
J1050 Injection; medroxyprogesterone acetate, 1 mg This code should be used for Depo-Provera injections
Less common side effects include: change in sex drive, depression, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, change in appetite, headaches, skin rash or spotty darkening of the skin, sore breasts, hair loss, or