What are the side effects of Birth Control Hormone Injection?

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One of the most common long-term birth control injections (hormonal) is the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) or Depo Provera. The substance in the injection actually makes the survival and the entry of sperm into the uterus more difficult by changing the lining of the uterus and through the mucus to thicken the cervical muscles.

Such a reaction on the part of the body, after he is injected with DMPA to the high levels of progesterone in the dose contained due,which hinders the ovaries from producing more eggs, thus increasing the chances of fertilization.

There are many side effects associated with the use of DMPA, with weight loss / gain one of the most commonly experienced by almost 70% of users. Although, weight gain and change is something that is always accompanied by a hormonal drug, it can go through a healthier lifestyle and be overcome by regular training.

Low frequency period,heavy / Burst / fat or no bleeding during the menstrual cycles are other side effects of using DMPA. Some women have finally all periods within a year of use of DMPA. Acne, back pain, mood swings, increased blood pressure, thickening of the blood, the development of tender breasts and loss of interest in sexual intercourse are some of the other experienced frequent side effects associated with DMPA.

Depo Provera side effects usually last for months after cessation of dosing and one couldExperience of some or all of the associated side effects for up to six months after the use of DMPA is stopped.

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