Links Between Injectable Progesterone Contraceptives and Poor Gum Health.
According to research in the Journal of Periodontology, Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate injectable contraceptive, or have taken depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the injectable contraceptive.