The Depo Provera Shot. What is it exactly? It is a female contraceptive form of birth control this shot is made up of a similar hormone as progesterone. It is injected in either the buttocks. Each shot works up to 12-14 weeks, but in order for it to work properly you have to get it redone every 12 weeks. What it does is it suppresses ovulation, keeping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus from reaching the eggs. Studies show that this drug is just as effective as having your tubes tied, which in other words is 99% effective. Did you know that the Depo shot dates back to the 1960’s? The average failure rate in the depo shot is at least 0.3%. The shot measured in the clinical trials as being no longer than 14 to 15 weeks effective. At the same time a place called Upjohn submitted a New Drug Application for approval of the Depo-Provera. But because of the guidelines passed in 1967 it is unclear how the application could be considered if they were not given the …show more content…
It may even increase or decrease in the flow, or even not even flow at all. Studies show that almost 50% of women have no bleeding at all. Period absence is in no way harmful to women, it will return to normal when the shot is stopped. It is ok to stop this shot whenever you want. There is also another side effect to this drug you can either lose weight or gain it, there is no set information that this drug has that effect on everyone. There can even be headaches, nervousness, depression, dizziness, acne, changes in appetite, unwanted facial and body hair, hair loss, and even loss of bone mineral density. Another side effect that people don’t really know about is that 4 out of 5 women could get breast cancer from using this shot. And after you stop taking it, it can be hard to get pregnant afterwards. Be sure to talk to your physician before you stop taking this birth
The fact that the only physician to support contraceptives was a woman speaks volumes about the disconnect between the male and female perspective on the issue. It begs the question: Can a man objectively weigh in on this issue? Since inarguably both the physical sacrifice and emotional burden of carrying to term and caring for an unwanted child lay solely on the
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Under the government the new scheme HHS still goes through the little sisters to provide contraceptive against their beliefs, the old HHS mandate says that basically the little sisters had to sign and insurance contract providing their employees with
In the 1950’s, the search was on for a reliable oral contraceptive. Research began based
With all the work put into finding ways to prevent pregnancy and help the pain of menstrual cycles, it is a shame to see it denied to women working for big companies. The amount of girls and women who use any type of birth control is very high and continues to stay this way because of the benefits and the percentage of birth control working for these women. Taking away working women’s access to affordable birth control is unacceptable and I hope that one day soon all women will have access to affordable birth
Finally, I believe that whether one should take the vaccine or not is a personal choice. Looking at both the benefits and the risks and seeking advice from knowledgeable doctors, a girl must then decide whether she wants to take the vaccine or not. Take home message: one must not directly believe what he/she reads, information posted online is not always reliable; numbers might seem shocking at first but they might mean something trivial. Always do your research; evaluate the pros and cons, talk to specialized people about the issues, and then make a decision.
As a nurse practitioner, it’s essential to consider family and social histories whenever consider starting a patient on any medications. In order to increase patient’s compliance, it is necessary to use an effective, accessible, and well-tolerated treatment plan for the patient. My treatment goal for Claudia would be to educate her about the different types of birth control and which one would work best for her. Also, I would recommend her the following two options that I believe would work best. My first option is the intrauterine device (IUD) which is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive that can remain in the uterus for 3–10 years depending on the method that is used. The three types of IUDs are Copper (ParaGard), and the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG IUS) devices Skyla and Mirena. The second option is the medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera). Depo-Provera is classed as a long-acting reversible method of contraception. One of the key advantages of this method is that it requires no action on the part of the patient and is usually given at intervals of twelve weeks, making it an excellent choice for patients who have problems complying with oral contraceptive methods
Most side effects go away after a while, but not always. Some common side effects are nausea, loss of appetite, headaches, dry mouth, dizziness, moodiness, trouble sleeping, and tics. If you change the times of when you take your medicine or what you eat with it then that can cause more side effects. The medication should be taken with food and you should eat throughout the day and drink plenty of fluids. Depending upon your side effects and the results from your medication, the doctor might change
Now a days there are several different methods of birth control. The first that I am going to talk about is called the rhythm method. As its synonym implies, this method is based on the assumption that, for each women, there is a rhythmic pattern of menstruation and ovulation that can be identified by keeping a careful record of the dates of menstruation. A second assumption is that
There are quite a few different types of birth control choices for females, but an IUD is one of the most used currently as it doesn’t involve remembering to take a pill every day, switching out patches, or any of the additional things that they have floating around. There are a couple different types of IUD’s, one that releases hormones which is called the Mirena or Skyla, and there is a non hormonal which contains a small amount of copper which is called the ParaGard. Each of these IUD’s has their different side effects, benefits, and all the different risks that any birth control comes along with.
There are a large variety of birth control options in the market these days. These options include the patch, the ring, and the shot. The shot, of the hormone progestin, is applied in the arm or buttock every 12 weeks to, prevent release of egg or, prevent fertilized egg from implanting in uterus. The patch a thin plastic places on the skin of the buttocks, stomach, upper outer arm, or upper torso once a week for three weeks in a row. The ring is a small, flexible hoop inserted deep into the vagina for three weeks in a row and taken out the fourth week. The Ring protects against pregnancy by releasing estrogen and progestin.
Contraception, contragestion, (preventing the fertilized egg from implantation - morning-after-pill) and the chemical or surgical induction of abortion are all types of birth control routes to prevent or end pregnancy (“What”). Contraception is the devices, drugs, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures to prevent a pregnancy. Contraception tends to help a women decide if and when she would want to have a baby (“What”). There are around 17 different types of birth control methods. According to the article from Oxford there are three main categories of contraception. They are the barrier methods, intrauterine, and the hormonal methods (“Contraception”). They vary from a pill, patch, shot, an implant and a condom to name a few. The most common type of contraception for women is the birth control pill. This pill includes estrogen and progestin to stop the release of the egg and thin the lining of the uterus. If the contraception device is used correctly, only about 3 in every 1,000 women will beco...
DUB affects 50% of women worldwide (Schuiling & Likis, 2013, p. 610). This has a significant impact on the women’s life, family and career. When a woman has an episode of bleeding that differs from normal in amount, frequency, duration and timing, the term DUB can be applied when all other medical reasons have been ruled out. The menstrual cycle depends on a functional hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian cycle that regulates the hormonal events leading to a woman’s ability to bear children. Once a woman has established ovulation, they tend to have a regular pattern. Any deviation from this pattern can be a cause of concern for the woman.
...ife advocates also believe that contraception is wrong and try to keep women from receiving it as well. There are even laws that protect pharmacists from punishment if they choose to refuse contraception to any women. These laws also protect those like a women pharmacist refusing Viagra to a man because she feels he may rape someone with it.(amplify, 2009)
The morning after pill has been discussed among a lot of people but do most people know what this pill does. Studies have shown that mifepristone also known as the morning after pill to be 95 percent effective at terminating early pregnancy. Also, doctors who are trained to determine the duration of the pregnancy can only distribute the morning after pill. Physicians can also use mifpristone to provide a surgical abortion in the event that the pill fails. Abortions with mifepristone can cause painful cramping, nausea and bleeding that may last for several days. About one in 100 women may experience bleeding so heavy that surgery is required to stop it. These side effects and the fact that the morning after pill takes longer to terminate a pregnancy than a surgical method are downsides that may advise against not using the pill. "Most people think you take the pill and the pregnancy is gone, and nothing else is involved," said Dr. Deborah Oyer, a family doctor with Aurora Medical Services in Seattle. " Women who have gone through a spontaneous miscarriage know it doesn't feel good." The morning after pill has many disadvantages but may also have advantages.