Morrow, Julia2010-07-222010-07-222010-07-22https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92301The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Depo-provera should always be one of the options suggested when doctors are discussing birth control with women looking for a very effective way to not get pregnant. The patient and doctor should also talk about possible side effects and common myths, especially regarding periods, mood, weight and bone changes. Finally, they should decide together whether the shot is ideal for the patient’s situation and if the possibility of some of these side effects outweighs the risk of unplanned pregnancy.en-USDepo-ProveraBirth ControlSide effectsOther