The injection is given deeply in the gluteal or deltoid muscles using a 21 or 23 gauge needle. Complications include irregular bleeding and spotting, amenorrhea, weight gain, and less commonly headaches, bloating, dizziness, mood changes, and palpitations. It may increases LDL and total cholesterol. NO association was found between Depo-Provera use and breast cancer in human studies. NO change in clotting parameters at 3 months and no increase in thrombosis at 15 months.
Conclusion There are more types of effective birth control available than ever before.
The key to providing the best service to our patients entails providing complete patient education for each potential method. Then the patient and physician together can decide which method is best for each individual.