Injection
EFFECTIVENESS OF BIRTH CONTROL WHEN USED PROPERLY
Very high reliability.1
WHAT IS IT?
The injection contains progestogen. It is given by a doctor or nurse once every twelve weeks.
WOULD THIS METHOD SUIT ME?
The injection is a long-acting hormonal method providing effective contraception without the need for a daily dose of treatment. Progestogen-only injections are also suitable for women who are breast-feeding, and those who do not tolerate estrogen.
Injections may also reduce heavy painful periods and help with premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Periods and fertility may take up to a year to return after stopping injections.
Some women experience headaches, dizziness, pimples and greasy skin, bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, abdominal discomfort, and changes in mood and sex drive. As the hormones cannot be removed from the body once the injection has been administered, side effects may continue from the time of the injection and for some time afterwards. With the progestogen-only injection women may have a risk of losing bone mineral density which may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
