Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy
Depo-Provera inhibits ovulation - therefore the risk of ectopic pregnancy is very small (2).
A study (n=963,964 followed up for 7.8m person-years) found use of any levonorgestrel IUS linked to significantly increased risk of ectopic pregnancy vs other hormonal contraceptives, with highest risk for 13.5-mg IUS, including when compared with other doses (3)
Reference:
Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page