Who Can Take Depo-Provera
Because Depo-Provera is associated with bone mineral density loss, you cannot take Depo-Provera if you have other high risk factors that affect your bones. This includes a predisposition towards osteoporosis in your family, bone disease, and anorexia.
You should not take Depo-Provera if you smoke or use tobacco, because this will also affect your bone mineral density. Excessive alcohol consumption should also be avoided while on Depo-Provera.
Depo-Provera, like most other hormonal contraceptives, has some drugs that it cannot interact with. These include anticonvulsants and corticosteroids. If you take any of these medications, or if you have epilepsy, speak to your doctor before beginning Depo-Provera.
You should not take Depo-Provera if you have already been on Depo-Provera for two years already. This means that you should only ever have 8 shots of Depo-Provera in your lifetime.
If you are a teenager, or in your early twenties, ask your doctor about the risks associated with Depo-Provera. You might want to choose another method of birth control to help you form healthy bones and to help you prevent osteoporosis later in life.
Depo-Provera should not be used by breastfeeding mothers as it is transferred to the baby with the breast milk.
If you have epilepsy, asthma, migraines, or heart or kidney problems, ask your doctor about alternative health care choices. If you have diabetes, be aware that some patients report glucose intolerance on Depo-Provera.
Consult your health team if you have ever suffered from anxiety attacks, depression, or been medicated for them.
Some people are allergic to Depo-Provera.
