DMPA birth control Injection- benefits, dose and side effects

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is a female contraceptive injection. it is a long-acting progesterone derivative injection for birth control. It is injected intramuscularly (muscles) in a buttock or upper arm. used

• After the regular menstrual cycle.
• After 6 months of delivery.
• Immediately after termination.

After the regular menstrual cycle,

Chemical name- Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is safe and easy for all women. A dose of dmpa, prevent pregnancy, up to 3 months. it can be administered at any time after medical advice. 

The first dose of the Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is used for a duration of 3 months.

the dose of dmpa injection

150 mg of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, injected every 3 months in the muscles.  you can take an injection after delivery or during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle.

Benefits of dmpa contraceptive injection

• Injectable contraceptive is a safe and easy method of contraception.
• A dose of the injectable contraceptives can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months.
• It is useful in  heavy menstrual bleeding women,
• In those whose estrogen (oral pills) is contraindicated,
• It is reversible birth control methods.
• gave 3 months of protection.

Side effects of dmpa contraceptive injection

• Irregular bleeding,
• Osteoporosis may occur on prolonged use,
• low estrogen level,
• weight gain,
• Increase the risk of breast cancer,
• If pregnancy may occur, it should be terminated to avoid the risk of congenital deformities.

Special precaution should be need

• depression,
• diabetes,
• epilepsy,
• asthma,
• migraine,
• hypertension,
• cardiac  dysfunction,
• lactation.