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Re: [Birth Control] 3-month shot

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:20:32 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Lili wrote: >
>I have a friend who swears by the shot for birth control. I think it is
>called Depro-Provera? She has been on it for 6 years, and from what I
>understood, she hasnt gotten her period at all over this period of time.
>I just dont see how that can be healthy. Does anyone know about this
>shot? Any comments?

This is perfectly fine. The hormone in some women stops the production of the lining of the womb altogether so there is nothing to shed. Very healthy and prevents anemia.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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