Combined injectable contraceptive

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Combined Injectable Contraceptive
Background
B.C. type Hormonal
First use about 1980
Failure rates (first year)
Perfect use 0-0.2[1]%
Typical use  ?
Usage
Duration effect 1 month
User reminders  ?
Advantages and Disadvantages
STD protection No
Benefits Especially good if poor pill compliance.

Combined injectable contraceptive (CIC) monthly injection of progesterone and estradiol taken to inhibit fertility. Brand names include Cyclofem, Novafem, Mesigyna, Lunelle.

Contents

History

  • October 5, 2000, Pharmacia received FDA approval for Lunelle™ Monthly Contraceptive Injection.[1]
  • April 2003, Pharmacia acquired by Pfizer (makers of Depo-provera).
  • October 2003, Lunelle was discontinued in the U.S.

Use and packaging

Administered by intramuscular injection into the deltoid, gluteus maximus, or anterior thigh.[1] Ideally administered every 28 to 30 days, though demonstrated to be effective up to 33 days.[1]


Side-effects

The most prominent side effects are menstrual irregularities during the first 3 to 6 months of use.[1]

Formulations


See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c d e f "FDA Approves Combined Monthly Injectable Contraceptive" (2001). Contraception Report 12 (3). 
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Birth control methods
Comparison
Behavioral
Avoiding vaginal intercourse: Anal sex, Oral sex, Non-penetrative sex, Masturbation, Abstinence
Including vaginal intercourse: Fertility awareness, Calendar-based methods (rhythm, etc.), Withdrawal, Breastfeeding infertility
Barrier or
spermicidal
Hormonal
Combined: Oral ('the Pill'), Contraceptive patch, NuvaRing, Injectable
Progestogen only: Oral ('minipill'), Depo-Provera, Norplant/Jadelle, Implanon
Anti-estrogen
Ormeloxifene (Centchroman)
Post-intercourse
Emergency contraception (pills or copper IUD)
Intra-uterine
IUD (copper or progestogen), IUS (progestogen)
Abortion
Surgical, Medical (RU-486/abortion pill)
Sterilization
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