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Depo-Provera®

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WP85-0112
Language
English
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Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic

Depo-Provera® is a hormone used to prevent pregnancy. It is injected into your hip or arm using a needle. This pamphlet explains how it works, how well it works, how to get it, when it starts working, pros and cons, who should not take it, and things to remember when taking it.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2016
Depo-Provera®

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