Side effects of injectable contraception

Side effects of injectable contraception

Side effects

In some cases, some side effects may occur, such as:

Headache, dizziness, slight pain when touching the breast Breast Discomfort, mood swings.

Some changes in the menstrual cycle, such as:

Irregular menstruation.

The revelation some drops of blood, or bleeding is irregular (dashed). This usually ends within a few months of use. But if severe or persistent bleeding you should consult your doctor.

Menstrual interruption Amenorrhea. And not to worry. After the first year of use, 50% of the ladies happen to them in the menstrual cycle. And doesn't that mean menstrual blood retention in the womb also believes some women. But do not configure the blood of menstruation in uterus (endometrium) from the original because the injection led to prevent ovulation and decrease the thickness of the lining of the uterus and therefore no increase in endometrial thickness and then dropping in menstrual blood.

Weight gain (1-2 kg per year). This problem can be avoided through proper diet and health, especially the rate of weight gain per annum is not large. And see some ladies sometimes at this point feature, not a flaw.

Late pregnancy for a period after stopping the use of injections. And due to the delay in the return to normal ovulation. Since the injection antifibrotic effect of the last injection is taken may take some time to finish. And it varies from the other woman. Some ladies restores fertility (ovulation) after 6-8 months (average 9-10 months), and others may regain fertility after less. And in some rare cases you may need two years to restore fertility Lady and the ability to load. And it must be emphasized that this delay in the retrieval of Ms. fertility has nothing to do with the continued in use.

And to the lady who used contraceptive injections proceed immediately to a doctor in the following cases:

Feeling severe headaches.

Severe pain in the chest or abdomen.

If advised to use drug rifampicin, or any medications for epilepsy and convulsions.