CONTRACEPTIVE INJECTION
WHEN and HOW?
The contraceptive injection is injected every 1, 2 or 3 months (every 4 , every 8 or every 12 weeks), depending on the type. The contraceptive injection has an efficacy of 96-97% with typical use.
The timing of injections is not based on the monthly bleeding. It works similarly to the pill or the ring, except that you don't have to remember to take it every day or every week.
As with most contraceptives, they aren’t the ideal choice for everyone so getting advice from a professional is something we always recommend.
How to use the contraceptive injection?
There are different types of injectable contraceptives:
- Some injections must be given by a healthcare provider. The physician injects the contraceptive into the upper arm with a syringe.
- Also, there is a type of injectable contraceptive which you can inject yourself after you have been shown how to do it by a healthcare professional.

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Contraceptive Injection PROS:
- Highly effective
- It lasts for 1, 2or 3 months
- It permits sexual spontaneity and doesn’t interrupt sex
- It doesn`t require daily or weekly attention
- It can offer an alternative to those affected by the hormone estrogen (only true for injectables which contain only progestins)
- It can be used when breastfeeding (only true for injectables which contain only progestins)
- It may reduce heavy and painful periods for some women
- Easy to hide
Contraceptive Injection CONS:
- It may cause some people to suffer headaches and mood swings
- It may cause headache, weight gain, abdominal discomfort
- It may take up to one year for your period and fertility to return after stopping injection
- It may cause disrupted periods
- You may lose bone density if you get the shot for more than 2 years in a row (only true if the injectable used contains only progestins)
- Does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)