Dear Ann,

While we welcome your question, it falls outside the scope of our mission.

We occasionally have a priest-helper who assists us, but none of us are Catholic priests or practicing Catholics doctors.

You should make an appointment to talk with your pastor or priest about this issue.

I searched our knowledge base and found this posting. It may help:

• Isn't telling people we should marry someone of the same faith, too strict, like birth control?
  

It mentions Depo-Provera which is different than the medication your doctor prescribed for you.

Mike

Ann —

Depo-Provera may never be used by anyone sexually active. It not only works as a contraceptive but is also an abortifacient. It causes very early abortion from thinning the uterine lining.

For a direct answer to your question there is a good web site that specializes in women's issues and medication:

• Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction
  Feel free to contact them with your important question.

Peace,

Paul

Hi, Ann —

There is a difference between Provera and Depo-Provera.

Provera is not an abortifacient; Depo-Provera is an abortifacient.

In this case, the drug is definitely not being used to prevent pregnancy but as a step in promoting it. With Provera there is no need to refrain from sexual relations.

You should get in touch with an expert on Natural Family planning which would be much more effective.

Fr. Jonathan