Injectable contraceptives, such as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), which is the most widely used injectable, were introduced in the mid-1960s. They are now the fourth most popular family planning method worldwide, after female sterilization, the intrauterine contraceptive device, and oral contraceptives. The current article has been adapted from “Guide Book for Health-Care Providers” to describe the current available injectable contraceptives, the advantages it offers and the limitations. Injections containing hormone formulation are given periodically to women to prevent pregnancy. Depot-medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) This is the commonest type of injectable contraceptive.
It is given in a dose of 150 mg intra-muscularly every three months. It is marketed as Depo-Provera in India. It can be prescribed in women where oestrogen is contraindicated. Norethindrone Enanthate…
