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How To Stop Taking Depo Provera Injections And What Risks Are Involved?

I have a new pt that has been on depo provera for 18 years. She does not want any other procedures for permanent sterilization. Any suggestions to taking her off the injections and what risks are there to leaving her on the injections other than bone loss?
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Bone loss or osteoporosis, is one long term side effect of hormone use. However, regular monitoring is needed to assess the hepatic function, coagulation profile, breast condition, cardiovascular function, uterine state and blood counts, since there is a systemic influence. If your patient needs to be transferred from depo shots, if she is fit to continue hormones, you can try an implant or other forms of topical applications, if oral pills are to be avoided. If hormones are to be avoided, barrier methods are to be used with double protection. Hope this helps.
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How To Stop Taking Depo Provera Injections And What Risks Are Involved?

Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. Bone loss or osteoporosis, is one long term side effect of hormone use. However, regular monitoring is needed to assess the hepatic function, coagulation profile, breast condition, cardiovascular function, uterine state and blood counts, since there is a systemic influence. If your patient needs to be transferred from depo shots, if she is fit to continue hormones, you can try an implant or other forms of topical applications, if oral pills are to be avoided. If hormones are to be avoided, barrier methods are to be used with double protection. Hope this helps.