Injections
What is Injectable Contraception?
An Injectable Contraceptive (”the Shot“) is an injection containing the hormone progestin given once every 3 months. It prevents a woman’s body from releasing an egg from the ovaries, and thickens the cervical mucus to block the movement of sperm toward an egg.
How effective is the Shot?
The Shot is a very effective contraceptive method. When the shot is received regularly, less than 1 out of 100 women using the shot will be come pregnant each year.
Will the Shot protect against STDs?
No, like all hormonal methods of contraception, the Shot does not protect against STDs. To protect against STDs, you will need to use either a male and female condom along with the Shot.
What about Convenience?
The Shot has several advantages. You only have to worry about it once every three months—*a simple injection that provides birth control protection for three months*. There are no supplies to worry about. And it is very private—no supplies or patches that anyone can see. No one has to know you’re using it.
Where can I get the Shot?
The contraceptive is injected by a health care provider into a woman’s arm or buttocks either once a month or every 12 weeks (4 times a year). It does, however, require a clinic appointment every month or every three months.
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