THE CONTRACEPTIVE INJECTION
One injection to cover you for up to three months.
IT JUST TAKES A MOMENT
The contraceptive injection is a shot of the hormone progestogen, that stops the ovaries from releasing eggs and thickens the cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to move. One shot will have an effect for up to 13 weeks which means its effects are not reversible once it has been administered.
Once you have decided that the contraceptive injection is right for you, your doctor or nurse will administer it. All you have to do is remember to return on time to get the next shot, every 12 – 13 weeks, to make sure the injection is at its most effective. Your normal level of fertility should return when the effect of the injection has worn off. But this can take a different amount of time in different women, and in some instances can take up to one year. So, if you decide that you want to become pregnant it would be worth speaking with a healthcare professional.
The injection does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
HOW IT MEASURES UP
Typical use means how well the method works in real life and perfect use means how well a method works under 'perfect' or ideal conditions for example when there is no user error at any time.
HORMONES
Yes. The contraceptive injection contains the hormone progestogen, which is released throughout the entire body.
EASE OF USE
The contraceptive injection is effective for up to 13 weeks, but it’s important to get the injection on time to maintain its efficacy.
YOUR PERIOD
The contraceptive injection may cause irregular bleeding. In some cases, it may cause shorter, lighter periods, or no periods at all.
NEED ADVICE? SPEAK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
Seek out an appointment with your doctor or nurse for further support that meets your needs.
