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Contraceptive Injection (Depo- Provera)

An injection for women that lasts 12 weeks (Depo-Provera) and releases the hormone progestogen very slowly into the body. This stops ovulation (the release of eggs).

Pros
Cons

  • You don't have to think about contraception as long as the injection works.
  • Does not protect against STIs
  • Periods often become irregular or stop.
  • Regular periods and fertility may take a while to return after stopping the injections.

  • Injection