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Health Conditions
Injectable Progestin
Contraindications
Progestin-only injections should not be used by women who are pregnant and those who have or have ever had:
- Acute liver disease
- Blood clots or a clotting disorder
- Breast cancer
- Cervical or vagina cancer
- Ectopic pregnancy (a fertilized egg that has implanted outside the uterus)
- Incomplete abortion
- Liver disease, including liver tumors
- Phlebitis (vein inflammation that often forms blood clots)
- Stroke
- Unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding
Precautions
Progestin-only injections should be used with caution by women with the following conditions:
- Age over 35 years and a heavy smoker (15 or more cigarettes a day)
- Asthma
- Blood clots or a clotting disorder
- Depression
- Diabetes, high blood sugar, or a strong family history of diabetes
- Heart disease or heart failure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Migraines or other chronic severe headaches
- Seizure disorder
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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