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Some may contain oestrogen, but most contraceptives for women involve the hormone progesterone, which is normally higher in pregnant women. This fools the body into thinking that it's already carrying a child.

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Depo Provera does not contain estrogen. It's a progesterone-only method.

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Yes but another main component is progestin.

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