The essence of the method of contraception

Injecting a means of DMPA (depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate) contains a synthetic hormone similar to the natural hormone – progesterone. The introduction of a single injection every three months to prevent pregnancy.
How does DMPA?

Hormone contained in the injectable drug prevents ovulation
How to use DMPA?

Injection does the doctor or nurse. It is:

    in the first 7 days after onset of menstruation;
    immediately after the abortion;
    immediately after birth if the woman is not breastfeeding;
    6 weeks after birth, if a woman – a nursing mother.

The advantages of this method of contraception:

    Highly effective method;
    use is not associated with sexual intercourse;
    reduces the degree of blood loss during menstruation;
    can be used immediately after delivery or abortion;
    can be used during breast-feeding;
    reduces the risk of endometrial cancer, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs and ectopic pregnancy.

Disadvantages of this method of contraception:

    During the first few months after the injection can be observed bleeding between menstrual periods;
    Can cause cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea). This condition is not dangerous and does not lead to permanent infertility;
    May experience a slight increase in body weight;
    There may be a headache;
    After cessation of injections the appearance of menses and the onset of fertility (ability to conceive) occurs only after 6-9 months.

Contraindications:

    pregnancy;
    breast cancer;
    vaginal bleeding of unknown origin;
    viral hepatitis or liver tumor;
    diabetes.