Birth Control
Birth control shot
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Alyssa, 20, the shot
I hate shots with a passion, so I just don't look.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Kelly, 28, the shot
I needed more effective & reliable birth control.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Elektra, 21, the shot
Every 3 months I pop in for 10 minutes. Bam. Done.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Anthony, 27, the shot
The reason we chose that was it’s easier.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
DIY Depo
And you thought Depo couldn't get any better...
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Are Depo shot users more likely to break a bone?
There is a connection between using the shot and broken bones—but it's not what you think.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
A prick, a squeeze, and 3 months of birth control
Women in 69 countries may soon have access to Sayana Press, an affordable new birth control shot.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Birth control spotlight: Hit me with your best shot
Introducing the Depo shot
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Stephanie, 23, the shot
It’s not constantly on my mind and I think that’s a great feeling.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Depo SubQ: The do-it-yourself birth control shot
Three months of birth control in one shot, all in the privacy of your own home.
FAQs - Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
How soon can I get pregnant after going off the shot?
I want to get pregnant soon.
FAQs - Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Is it normal to get headaches from the shot?
I'm getting headaches.