Neha Patil (Editor)

Progestogen only injectable contraceptive

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Type
  
Hormonal

Perfect use
  
?

Reversibility
  
Yes

First use
  
1957

Typical use
  
?

User reminders
  
?

Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations:

  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate (see also DMPA) (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months
  • Norethisterone enanthate (brand names NET EN, Noristerat, Norigest, Doryxas) – 200 mg (intramuscularly) every 2 months

    • References

    Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


    Similar Topics