An Israeli documentary investigating the scandal revealed that women were started on a course of contraceptive jabs while still in transit camps in Ethiopia, some without being told they were being given birth control and many having no idea of the side-effects. When they eventually arrived in Israel, doctors continued the treatment unquestioningly. But the critical question remains unanswered as to who instigated the policy, with neither Israel nor Ethiopia willing to claim responsibility.
Depo-Provera—generically referred to as medroxyprogesterone acetate—is a contraceptive injection typically given every three months. The medication suppresses ovulation through the hormone progestin, and is generally considered to be both highly effective at preventing pregnancy and potentially safer than traditional contraceptive medications that act on both progestin and estrogen. However, some research has suggested that Depo-Provera can cause a loss of bone mineral density, leading to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require warnings on its packaging indicating the medication should not be used for longer than two years.
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