Contraceptive Injection | Clitoria Sexual Health Clinic, Phetkasem 81, Bangkok

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Contraceptive Injection: What You Should Know Before Deciding

A contraceptive injection is a birth control method that delivers hormones into the body.

The most commonly used medication is Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA).

It works by suppressing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and thinning the uterine lining, making it more difficult for a fertilized egg to implant.

1. Types of Contraceptive Injections

• 1-month injection: Contains both estrogen and progestin. Must be administered every 4 weeks.
• 3-month injection: Progestin-only (e.g., DMPA). Must be administered every 12 weeks.

2. Who Is Suitable for Contraceptive Injections?

This method is ideal for women who want long-term contraception, such as:

• Those who often forget to take daily birth control pills
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Women who cannot use estrogen-containing methods (can use the 3-month progestin injection instead)

3. Side Effects of Contraceptive Injections

• Irregular periods or absence of periods
• Weight gain
• Mood changes
• Headache
• Long-term use may reduce bone density

4. Who Should Not Get Contraceptive Injections?

• Pregnant women
• Those with blood clotting disorders or a history of thrombosis
• People with liver disease or liver tumors
• Those with current or past breast cancer
• Those with osteoporosis or high risk of bone loss, especially if using injections continuously for more than 2 years
• People with chronic depression

Considering contraceptive injections or need personalized advice,

contact Clitoria Sexual Health Clinic, Phetkasem 81,Bangkok to consult with our doctors.

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Pricing for Contraceptive Injections at Clitoria Sexual Health Clinic, Phetkasem 81, Bangkok: 390 THB (doctor consultation included)