The Injection

Contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera)

What is it?

An injection of progestogen.

How effective is it?

Over 99%

Advantages

  • This is a long term method and lasts for 8-12 weeks.
  • You don’t have to think about taking something every day.
  • It’s quick and easy

Disadvantages

  • It can’t be removed from the body so side effects could continue while it works, and in some cases, for sometime afterwards.
  • It doesn’t protect against STIs.
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