30-08-2012, 01:23 PM
Depo shots should contain medroxyprogesterone acetate. It's a synthetic progestin that is believed to be many times stronger in its effect than real progesterone. Unfortunately, it also has many really bad side effects unrelated to its activity on progesterone receptors.
Honestly, if you're not on it already, I would never recommend it, and if you are, I'd suggest you consult your doctor about alternatives. It's technically considered "safe", but there are strong links between its use and breast and skin cancers.
I dunno about you... but I wouldn't be terribly eager to run the risk of cancer unnecessarily.
Honestly, if you're not on it already, I would never recommend it, and if you are, I'd suggest you consult your doctor about alternatives. It's technically considered "safe", but there are strong links between its use and breast and skin cancers.
I dunno about you... but I wouldn't be terribly eager to run the risk of cancer unnecessarily.