The administration of injectable contraceptives, is a method of hormonal contraception given every three months, has many positive and negative aspects. First, can prevent pregnancy.

The injections are also a relatively low maintenance form of birth control, can be used during lactation, and may reduce the risk of some health problems. The administration of injectables can not, however, be used for people with breast cancer, impaired blood clotting, or liver disease. Can cause irreversible loss of bone density, thus increasing one’s risk of osteoporosis as well as cause some side effects. These shots do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and are not recommended for women who wish to become pregnant within two to three years.

According to studies, the injections can prevent pregnancy at a rate of 97%, provided it is injected every three months. Studies have shown that only three out of every 100 women using injectable contraceptives as their main form of birth control have become pregnant within the first year. An injection depends on the hormone progestin to suppress ovulation and thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm from fertilizing sperm.

Unlike control methods based on estrogen-based contraceptive injections of progestin are compatible with breastfeeding. Studies have shown that estrogen inhibits the production of milk, while the progestin not.

The injections have been shown to reduce the risk of some types of uterine cancer by up to 80%. Studies have also shown to reduce the development of uterine fibroids and in some cases reduce existing fibroids. The injections can also reduce the risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease.

When used for more than two years, especially women with a family history of osteoporosis, contraceptive injections can significantly reduce bone density in some women. This can cause health problems later, causing bone pain, arthritis and back pain and neck as well as frequent breaks in the bones. As a result, contraceptive injections are typically not recommended for long-term use.

This method of birth control may cause some unwanted side effects in some women, including weight gain, irregular periods, dizziness, fatigue and hair loss. In some cases it may also cause depression. As with all methods of birth control hormones, these injections do not protect the spread of any STD. Therefore, we recommend the use of condoms in conjunction with the shots if she is not in a stable for long periods.

These injections guarantee total protection after the first injection and is effective as long as vaccines are routinely administered. Once you stop the injection may tare at least ten months and in some cases up to three years to stabilize the fertility of women. For women planning to become pregnant soon, we recommend another method.