Contraceptive injectables

Injectable contraception refers to birth control delivered through an intramuscular injection. It typically contains a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone and is administered regularly, two to three months (depending on the type).

How effective are contraceptive injectables?

Progestin-only injectable contraception is highly effective when used correctly, with a typical success rate of less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women each year.

What are the side effects of progestin-only injectable contraception?

Possible side effects can include irregular menstrual bleeding, weight gain, headaches, and mood changes. In some cases, decreased bone density is a side effect, but this is reversible after stopping the injections. Fertility usually returns sometime after the last injection, but this can vary among individuals.

What are contraceptive injectables?

Contraceptive injectables refer to a birth control method delivered through an intramuscular injection. It typically contains a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone and is administered regularly, two to three months (depending on the type).

How do contraceptive injectables work?

Contraceptive injectables primarily work by preventing ovulation. Additionally, this method thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus.

Our Products – Injecta-Fem & Medogen

Injecta-Fem

What is Injecta-Fem?

Injecta-Fem is a WHO Prequalified progestin-only injectable contraception that is administered intramuscularly and provides a highly effective form of contraception for a period of 3 months. The injection, which is a synthetic equivalent to the natural hormone progesterone, contains 150mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate.

Who can use Injecta-Fem?

Injecta-Fem can be used in women of all ages including postpartum women who are not breastfeeding, breastfeeding women after 6 weeks of giving birth, and women who cannot use methods containing estrogen.

Medogen

What is Medogen?

Medogen is a WHO Prequalified progestin-only injectable contraception that is administered intramuscularly and provides a highly effective form of contraception for a period of 3 months. The injection, which is a synthetic equivalent to the natural hormone progesterone, contains 150mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate.

Who can use Medogen?

Medogen can be used in women of all ages including postpartum women who are not breastfeeding, breastfeeding women after 6 weeks of giving birth, and women who cannot use methods containing estrogen.