Depo Provera: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & FAQs
Depo Provera is the trade name for medroxyprogesterone acetate. It is a contraceptive injection for women that contains the progestin hormone. Depo-Provera is given by injection every three months. Depo-Provera generally inhibits ovulation and prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg. Depo-Provera also thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from entering the egg. It’s also …