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Progesterone Birth Control Side Effects

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Related Tags: progestin | provera | depo | birth | shot
 

Instructions

Types

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    There are several types of progestin-only birth control options, including progestin-only pills (one of which is emergency contraception), an implant called Implanon and a shot called Depo Provera

Effects on the Menstrual Cycle

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    The most common side effect of progestin birth control is a change in a woman's menstrual cycle. Some women experience irregular periods, heavy periods, spotting between periods or no periods.

Weight

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    Some women on progestin birth control may experience weight gain, particularly with the shot Depo Provera.

Depression

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    Some women, particularly those on the shot Depo Provera, may experience moodiness and depression.

Bone Density

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    Using the shot DepoProvera for over 2 years can cause bone loss. This loss may not be fully reversible after coming off the shot.

Other Common Side Effects

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    Women on progestin birth control may also experience headaches, nasuea or dizziness.

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