Depo-Provera

DEPO – PROVERA is a hormone injection which contains synthetic progesterone and lasts for 3 months. Depo – Provera prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs. It thickens the mucus around the cervix and changes the uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus.

Depo-Provera is reversible and has no permanent effect on fertility. However, after the last injection there can be a nine-month delay in return to normal fertility. If you are thinking about becoming pregnant in the next year or two, Depo-Provera will not be the right choice for you.

See Birth Control Statistics for frequently asked questions about Depo-Provera.