World Depo-Provera, an Injectable Contraceptive, Does Not Raise H.I.V. Risk June 13, 2019June 14, 2019DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.Comments Off on Depo-Provera, an Injectable Contraceptive, Does Not Raise H.I.V. Risk The hormone shot — popular among African women who must use birth control in secret — is as safe as other methods, scientists reported.