Contraceptive injections are mainly intramuscular and can be given in the arm, buttocks, etc. and patients need to be aware of the matters related to them.
Contraceptive injection is a long-acting contraceptive measure, depending on the injection effectiveness is usually between 8 weeks to 13 weeks, is the release of estrogen and progesterone into the human bloodstream, thus preventing pregnancy. Contraceptive injections are mainly intramuscular, and their injection sites include the arm, buttocks, and so on. Contraceptive injections are relatively safe and convenient, and their effectiveness is about 90% or more.
However, it is only suitable for women under the age of 40 who need long-term contraception, and it is not suitable for women with heart disease, history of stroke, liver disease, arterial disease and unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Contraceptive injections also have certain disadvantages, patients need to know in advance, general patients may experience irregular menstruation after the injection of contraceptive injections, stop the injection in time, will still last for a period of time, some patients can be up to 1 year to resume normal ovulation.
And after the injection, there may be headaches, decreased libido, mood swings and other side effects, may also be manifested in weight gain and so on. Also with very few patients may have allergic reactions.
Women are advised to take contraceptive injections according to their own conditions and pay attention to its related matters under the strict and reasonable guidance of doctors.