THE RIGHT METHOD FOR ME
METHOD COMPARISON
Method What is it? Efficacy Duration Protection Pros Cons
Small hormone releasing Highly effective, It may initially
silicone rods put under Long-acting cause a
the skin by a healthcare reversible, change in
provider. Easy to hide bleeding
CONTRACEPTIVE patterns
IMPLANT
An injection of hormones Highly effective, It may initially
either in the muscle or Widely available, cause a
under the skin by a Easy to hide change in
healthcare provider. bleeding
CONTRACEPTIVE patterns
INJECTION
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CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT
HORMONAL METHOD
What is it? Efficacy Duration Protection
Small hormone releasing silicone rods put under the skin by a healthcare provider.
PROS AND CONS
At 99.95%, it’s the most effective contraceptive method It requires a trained healthcare provider for insertion and
available removal
Suitable for women who want long-acting reversible It may initially cause a change in bleeding patterns
contraception for up to 3 or 5 years and wish to avoid daily,
It may cause weight gain, breast and abdominal pain
weekly or monthly regimen
It doesn’t interrupt sex Does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
It can offer an alternative to those affected by the hormone
estrogen
It can be used when breastfeeding six weeks after
childbirth
It may reduce heavy and painful periods for some women
Easy to hide
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR
Why does the contraceptive implant have to be replaced after three or five years?
Will the hormones affect my periods?
Can I use the implant when breastfeeding?
Can you feel the contraceptive implant or see it from the outside?
When should the implant be inserted?
How soon after removal can I get pregnant?
Is the implantation procedure painful?
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CONTRACEPTIVE INJECTION
HORMONAL METHOD
What is it? Efficacy Duration Protection
An injection of hormones either in the muscle or under the skin by a healthcare provider.
PROS AND CONS
Highly effective It may cause some people to suffer headaches and mood
swings
It lasts for 1, 2 or 3 months
It may cause headache, weight gain, abdominal discomfort
It permits sexual spontaneity and doesn’t interrupt sex
It may take up to one year for your period and fertility to
It doesn`t require daily or weekly attention return after stopping injection
It can offer an alternative to those affected by the hormone It may cause disrupted periods
estrogen (only true for injectables which contain only You may lose bone density if you get the shot for more
progestins) than 2 years in a row (only true if the injectable used
It can be used when breastfeeding (only true for injectables contains only progestins)
which contain only progestins) Does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other
It may reduce heavy and painful periods for some women sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Easy to hide
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR
Do I have to go to hospital for the injectable contraceptive?
What if I want to have children, will the injectable contraceptive affect my long-term fertility?
Do monthly contraceptive injections change women's mood or sex drive?
What if I miss an injectable contraceptive - will I get pregnant?
Does the injectable contraceptive make you gain weight?
Will injectable contraceptives have an effect on my menstruation cycle?
How many injectable contraceptive can you have?
Should the dates for a woman's repeat injections be based on when monthly bleeding starts?
Do monthly injections make infertile?
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