<unk>  is not usually recommended because of unacceptable health risk or because it is not indicated in the following cases: Conditions where the theoretical or proven risks usually outweigh the advantages of using DMPA: * Multiple risk factors for arterial cardiovascular disease * Current deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus * Migraine headache with aura while using DMPA * Before evaluation of unexplained vaginal bleeding suspected of being a serious condition * A history of breast cancer and no evidence of current disease for five years * Active liver disease: (acute viral hepatitis, severe decompensated cirrhosis, benign or malignant liver tumours) * Conditions of concern for estrogen deficiency and reduced HDL levels theoretically increasing cardiovascular risk: * Hypertension with vascular disease * Current and history of ischemic heart disease * History of stroke * Diabetes for over 20 years or with nephropathy/retinopathy/neuropathy or vascular disease Conditions which represent an unacceptable health risk if DMPA is used: * Current or recent breast cancer (a hormonally sensitive tumour) Conditions where use is not indicated and should not be initiated: * Pregnancy<unk>  is not recommended for use prior to menarche or before or during recovery from surgery.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Hydroxyprogesterone acetate
Desoxymethyltestosterone
Retroprogesterone
Gestodene
Lipoidal estradiol
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Cloxestradiol acetate