In order to acquire a healthier lifestyle most women are always looking for new contraceptive options. Contraceptives administered by injections have grown in popularity in the last decade. More than 13 years ago, the contraceptive Depo-Provera was introduced in the U.S. market. It is a powerful contraceptive or birth-control medication administered by shots four times a year. It contains a powerful variant of the hormone progesterone. Its high birth prevention rate and the facilities to administer it has made it one of the most popular types of contraceptives in the world.
Since it was launched more than a dozen studies have been conducted on Depo-Provera consequences, side effects and effectiveness. Progesterone has been shown to increase the loss of bone density. It does not matter if the woman taking it is a teenager or a young adult, the effect is the same.
The Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine documents show that there was a big incidence of Osteoporosis in women taking the shots. The fact that bone loss may be reversible in younger women is still arguable because while some studies confirm it some other argue that bone loss is permanent.
On 2004 the FDA ordered the manufacturers of Depo-Provera to include a "black box" in every package or promotional material, this "black box" must warn about the possible side effects. The more you use the shots, the more you lose the calcium stored in your bones. The calcium may not return completely unless you stop using the injection.
If you or someone you know is consuming Depo-Provera, and you have already confirmed that they suffered the loss of bone density you can file for legal action for damages or remedies and possibly be awarded in a possible class action lawsuit.