Progestogen-only injectable birth control in the context of "Combined injectable contraceptive"

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⭐ Core Definition: Progestogen-only injectable birth control

Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations:

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months
Norethisterone enanthate (brand names NET EN, Noristerat, Norigest, Doryxas) – 200 mg (intramuscularly) every 2 months

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⭐ Core Definition: Progestogen-only injectable birth control
Progestogen-only injectable birth control in the context of Injectable contraceptives

Progestogen-only injectable birth control in the context of Injectable contraceptives

Injectable birth control is a form of hormonal contraception and may refer to:

Estrogen-only injectable birth control, for instance estradiol undecylate, has also been studied, but has not been marketed.

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