Nothing must be taken daily or used at the time of sexual intercourse. Sex may be enjoyed more because of less fear of pregnancy. Depo-Provera is extremely effective. Women lose less blood using Depo-Provera and have less menstrual cramping. Often after 3 injections women stop having periods.
Privacy is a major advantage.
No one has to know you are using this method. Nursing mothers can receive Depo-Provera injections. According to the World Health Organization, it's best to begin use after the baby is 6 weeks old, but most U.S. programs will provide Depo-Provera when a nursing mother leaves the hospital after delivery. It's OK to start a new contraceptive if fewer than 13 weeks have passed since the last shot. Depo-Provera may improve PMS, depression and symptoms from endometriosis.