DEPO-PROVERA® CI How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

(medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension, for intramuscular use)

How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

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Depo-Provera CI is given by your healthcare professional as a shot into your muscle (intramuscular injection). The shot is given in your buttock or upper arm 1 time every 3 months. At the end of the 3 months, you will need to return to your healthcare professional for your next injection in order to continue your protection against pregnancy.
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To make sure that you are not pregnant before you take Depo-Provera CI, the first injection should be given only:
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during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, or
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within the first 5 days after giving birth, if you are not breastfeeding, or
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at the 6th week after giving birth, if you are feeding your baby only breastmilk.
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Depo-Provera CI may be given at other times than those listed above, but you will likely need to have a pregnancy test first to show that you are not pregnant.
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During treatment with Depo-Provera CI, you should see your healthcare professional every year for a blood pressure check and other healthcare needs.

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How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

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Depo-Provera CI is given by your healthcare professional as a shot into your muscle (intramuscular injection). The shot is given in your buttock or upper arm 1 time every 3 months. At the end of the 3 months, you will need to return to your healthcare professional for your next injection in order to continue your protection against pregnancy.
•
To make sure that you are not pregnant before you take Depo-Provera CI, the first injection should be given only:
o
during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, or
o
within the first 5 days after giving birth, if you are not breastfeeding, or
o
at the 6th week after giving birth, if you are feeding your baby only breastmilk.
•
Depo-Provera CI may be given at other times than those listed above, but you will likely need to have a pregnancy test first to show that you are not pregnant.
•
During treatment with Depo-Provera CI, you should see your healthcare professional every year for a blood pressure check and other healthcare needs.
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How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

How should I take Depo-Provera CI?

•
Depo-Provera CI is given by your healthcare professional as a shot into your muscle (intramuscular injection). The shot is given in your buttock or upper arm 1 time every 3 months. At the end of the 3 months, you will need to return to your healthcare professional for your next injection in order to continue your protection against pregnancy.
•
To make sure that you are not pregnant before you take Depo-Provera CI, the first injection should be given only:
o
during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period, or
o
within the first 5 days after giving birth, if you are not breastfeeding, or
o
at the 6th week after giving birth, if you are feeding your baby only breastmilk.
•
Depo-Provera CI may be given at other times than those listed above, but you will likely need to have a pregnancy test first to show that you are not pregnant.
•
During treatment with Depo-Provera CI, you should see your healthcare professional every year for a blood pressure check and other healthcare needs.

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