Depo-Provera, Cyclo-Provera, Norplant
Source: Christian Life Resources This is an overview of the information in The Christian and Birth Control book, published by Christian Life Resources. To purchase the book click on the link at the bottom of this page. Depo-Provera: Depo-Provera is an unjectable method of birth control. Its generic name is depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA. DMPA is a synthetically-produced chemical similar to the natural hormone progesterone, that is produced by a woman's ovaries during the second half of her menstrual cycle. Cyclo-Provera: Similar to DMPA, it is also an injectable birth control which uses a lower dosage of the synthetic progesterone found in DMPA with an added ingredient of estrogen which is intended to reduce side effects. Cyclo-Provera is administered monthly rather than every 13 weeks like DMPA. Cyclo-Provera is currently off the market. Norplant: Norplant is a system of six silicone capsules that are implanted in the inside upper arm of a woman, just above the elbow. Its primary component is an artificial progesterone called levonorgestrel. To purchase The Christian and Birth Control from the online CLR store, Family Treasures and Gifts, click here. comments?Post your comments! Previous: Barrier Methods and Spermicides |
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