USAToday Health - A once-a-month birth control shot was 100% effective in its first large U.S. trial.

Acts as a contraceptive or method of birth-control (to prevent an unwanted pregnancy).

Open forum discussion and support group for women to meet and discuss the side effects of taking the Depo Provera shot and the steps that they have taken to recover.

A growing collection of over 2,000 stories of women around the world who have had their health destroyed by the birth control injection, plus message boards, advice on how to try to get well after depo provera, and links.

American Academy of Family Physicians shares this handout with basic information on how this injectable contraceptive works. Study its effectiveness.

Summary of study of the efficacy and safety of the Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive Injection.

One woman's bad experience with this medication, with advice to other users, links, and information on the pending class action lawsuit against the makers.

Pharmacia corporate site for the monthly contraceptive injections of estrogen and progesterone analogs. Includes product data sheet, glossary, and explanation of how it works.