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Flashcards in DepoProvero Deck (6)
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1
Q

When is Depoprovera contraindicated for use?

A
  • Liver/genital/breast cancer
  • Liver disease
  • Undiagnosed PV bleeding
  • Enzyme inducing drugs
2
Q

How does the Depoprovera work?

A
  • Stops ovulation
  • Increased cervical mucus thickness
  • Thins Endothelium
3
Q

How long does the DepoProvera last for?

A

3 months

4
Q

What are side effects of Depoprovera?

A
  • Headache
  • Acne
  • Mood changes
  • Weight Gain
  • Periods - stop/irregular/longer
  • Osteoporosis
5
Q

What are draw backs of using depoprovera?

A
  • Must remember to change every 3 months
  • Extended time for fertility to return
  • Once given cannot remove - lasts for 3 months
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