Is Petogen and depo the same?
Two are available in South Africa, namely depot edroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), marketed as Petogen® and Depo-Provera® (Schedule 4), and norethisterone enantate (NET-EN), marketed as Nur-Isterate® (Schedule 4). They provide safe, convenient and acceptable contraception with high use-effectiveness.
What is injectable method?
The injectable is a modern, temporary and highly effective method of family planning. A woman can get pregnant again once the effects of the injectable wear off. It is injected into the upper arm or buttocks of the woman to prevent pregnancy.
How effective is injectable contraceptive?
Depo-Provera is effective at preventing pregnancy if you get the shots on time. The success rate is more than 99%. It is as effective as having a tubal ligation (getting your “tubes tied”). The success rate can be higher than other forms of birth control, including diaphragms, condoms, and pills.
Can you fall pregnant on Noristerat?
It is a very safe form of contraception that works well. There are 2 types of injection: A medicine called Depo-Provera will stop you getting pregnant for 12 weeks. A medicine called Noristerat will stop you getting pregnant for 8 weeks.
What are the advantages of Noristerat?
The benefits of using Noristerat include: it is one of the most reliable reversible methods of contraception if used correctly. you only have to remember to visit your doctor after 8 weeks for a second injection. it doesn’t interrupt sex.
What are the disadvantages of Petogen?
Side effects of Petogen Injection
- Weight gain.
- Breast tenderness.
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Weakness.
- Irregular menstrual cycle.
- Nervousness.
Can I fall pregnant while on Petogen?
Is it possible that I could be pregnant? You are protected within 24 hours with the injection. Irregular bleeding and nausea may be side effects of the injection. While all contraceptives have a small failure rate, pregnancy sounds unlikely.
What’s better the pill or injection?
Pills are around 91 percent effective whereas the shot is around 94 percent. Side effects may occur. These can include bleeding between periods, nausea, and headaches, and they often only last a few months. More serious side effects are rarer, but can include stroke and blood clots.
Can I get pregnant while on injection?
Typically, Depo Provera is 97% effective. This means three out of 100 people using Depo Provera will get pregnant each year. If you have your injections on time (every 13 weeks) it can be more than 99% effective.
Is injection better than pill?
Can I get pregnant while on the injection?
The birth control shot is an effective birth control method. Over the course of a year, about 6 out of 100 typical couples who use the birth control shot will have an accidental pregnancy. The chance of getting pregnant increases if a girl waits longer than 3 months to get her next shot.