Depo-Provera Contraceptive (injection)

Generic name:medroxyprogesterone (injection) [ me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-ter-one ]
Brand names: Depo-Provera, Depo-Provera Contraceptive, depo-subQ provera 104
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Hormones / antineoplastics, Progestins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 7, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Depo-Provera Contraceptive?

Depo-Provera Contraceptive is a form of progesterone, a female hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Depo-Provera Contraceptive also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Depo-Provera Contraceptive is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to reduce pain caused by endometriosis.

Depo-Provera Contraceptive may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Depo-Provera Contraceptive if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, breast cancer, if you are pregnant, or if you have ever had a stroke or blood clot.

Depo-Provera Contraceptive can decrease the calcium stored in your bones, which may cause bone loss (osteoporosis) when the medicine is us...