5.3.23

Female Contraception - Other Options

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Controlling Fertility - Other Contraception Options

Research and developments in technology have led to more contraceptive methods. These contraceptives don't have to be taken daily:

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Contraceptive patch

  • The woman places the small contraceptive patch onto the skin, which only has to be changed once a week.
  • This steadily releases progesterone.
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Contraceptive implant

  • The contraceptive implant, which can last for 3 years, is inserted under the skin (normally in an arm) and continuously releases a small amount of progesterone.
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Contraceptive injection

  • The contraceptive injection contains progesterone and can last up to three months.

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