Injection for 3months
- Injection Schedule: Given once every 12 weeks (approximately every 3 months) by a healthcare provider.
- Injection Sites: Usually injected into the muscle of the upper arm or buttocks.
Description
The injection for 3 months, commonly known as the Depo-Provera shot or simply “the shot,” is a form of hormonal birth control used for family planning. It contains the hormone progestin (specifically, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate or DMPA), which prevents pregnancy