The contraceptive injection is a very practical method of family planning, since it is given only once a month or every 3 months, minimizing forgetfulness compared to daily oral contraceptives.
In addition, the efficacy of injectable contraceptives is very high (99%) if used correctly. However, this type of contraceptive does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Read the full article on: What is the contraceptive injection and how is it used? ( 76).
By Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 02/14/2022
