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• Some Hormonal Contraceptives May Impact Childrens’ Bone Health, Case Study Warns

  October 13, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds some hormonal contraceptives can reduce bone density in adolescent users, increasing the risk of fractures and other health problems later in life.

• Depo-Provera Combined With Premarin May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer: Study

  August 7, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds combining Depo-Provera and Premarin appears to increase the risk of breast cancer.

• Depo-Provera Lawsuit Filed Over Pseudotumor Cerebri Side Effects

  May 25, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman indicates that side effects of the Depo-Provera birth control shot caused her to develop pseudotumor cerebri, a dangerous medical condition involving a build up of fluid pressure around the brain.

• ISMP Warns of Errors Involving “Depo”-Style Injection Drugs

  April 11, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The ISMP warns of frequent medication errors between Depo-style injection drugs, such as Depo-Provera, Depo-Testosterone and Depo-Medrol which have resulted in adverse events for patients.

• Side Effects of Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot May Increase HIV Risk: Study

  January 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the Depo Shot appears to be linked to an increased risk of contracting HIV.

• Depo-Provera Shot Side Effects May Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study

  April 5, 2012

  Staff Writers

  The Depo-Provera birth control shot may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to the findings of new research.