The contraceptive injection is a method of protection against pregnancy, but it does not protect against contracting sexually transmitted diseases, unlike barrier contraceptive methods.
In this case, it is necessary to carry out a medical control and the contraceptive injection must be given monthly or quarterly by the specialist. In addition, if it is decided to stop this contraceptive method to seek pregnancy, it will take some time for ovulations to return to normal.
Read the full article on: Contraceptive methods: types, efficacy, risks and prices ( 34).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Elena Santiago Romero M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 05/10/2024
