What is Depo Provera?

Are you searching for a type of birth control that contains a long-acting hormone called progestin?  If so, the Depo Provera is the contraceptive that is right for you. This form of birth control is given as an injection. You will have to have it injected into your body every 11 weeks. This is one of the most effective injections as long as it is given within the first five days of your normal menstrual period. In order to ensure that you stay protected you will want to be sure that you get an injection within that certain time frame. 

These shots help to prevent a person from becoming pregnant by helping to reduce the secretion of the hormones that will stimulate your ovaries. Therefore, it helps to reduce the chances of ovulation. Not only does it help you not to ovulate but it also will thicken the cervical mucus and this helps to prevent the sperm for entering into your uterus. 
 
As long as you continuously use this form of birth control you will lessen your chances of having to deal with an accidental pregnancy. It is your responsibility to make sure that you do not miss out on a shot. The Depo Provera shots are also comparable to a tubal ligation.  Depo Provera will not protect you against any form of sexual transmitted disease so if you think that your partner is infected it is best that you use a condom to prevent it from spreading to you.