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Contraceptive Injection – Depo-ProveraThis injection contains a progestogen hormone which is similar to the natural progesterone that women produce in their ovaries.Once given it will protect you from pregnancy for 12 weeks. After that the injection is repeated every 12 weeks in order to continue protecting you from pregnancy. Depo Provera is normally injected into your body through your bottom, sometimes it can be given in your leg or arm. With Depo your periods can be irregular or you can have no periods at all. Click here to read more about Depo...  Contraceptive Implant – ImplanonAn implant is a small flexible rod that is placed just under your skin in your upper arm. It releases progestogen hormone which is similar to the natural progesterone that women produce in their ovaries.The Implant lasts up to 3 years and is the size or a hair grip. With the implant your body can take 3-6 months to get use to the hormone. During this time your periods may be unpredictable, frequent, heavier or lighter. However this normally settles, resulting in lighter periods or no periods at all. The implant is inserted by a trained nurse or doctor using a local anaesthetic. Click here to read more about the Implant... |