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Depo-Provera

American  
[dep-oh-proh-vair-uh] / ˌdɛp oʊ proʊˈvɛər ə /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of medroxyprogesterone.


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"For most people, the benefits of Depo-Provera outweigh the risks, but anyone with questions or concerns should speak to a healthcare professional, such as a GP or pharmacist."

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Drugs like Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection used in this case to regulate Jeannie’s blood levels, help with physical ailments.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2024

The unanimous decision Thursday came in the case of a woman who became pregnant in 2011 after a federally funded health clinic mistakenly gave her a flu vaccine instead of the contraceptive Depo-Provera.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022

After she got an abortion, the clinic provided her with Depo-Provera.

From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2022

Rose Martinez’s health-care provider recommended Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, after her unwanted pregnancy.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2021

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