{"id":18254,"date":"2024-12-07T17:14:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T10:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%89%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b3%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%94-2"},"modified":"2025-03-12T09:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T02:14:21","slug":"contraceptive-injection-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/contraceptive-injection-en","title":{"rendered":"Contraceptive injection &#8211; 1 Month and 3 Month Types"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080; line-height: 1.8;\"><em>Contraceptive injection<\/em>\u00a0is a convenient, safe, and highly effective method of contraception. With just one injection, it can immediately help prevent pregnancy, sparing you the worry of forgetting to take contraceptive pills or needing protection every time you have sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080; line-height: 1.8;\"><em>Contraceptive injection<\/em>\u00a0comes in two types. The 1 month option (with combined hormones) and the 3 month option (with a single hormone). If you need to use birth control continuously for several months, you can return to get another injection whenever you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Information you should know about injectable contraceptives<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#a.001\">Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#a.002\">Types of Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#birth-control-injection-1month\">1 Month Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#birth-control-injection-3month\">3 Month Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#a.004\">Benefits of Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#a.005\">Side Effects of Contraceptive injection<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#price-of-birth-control-injections\">How much does the contraceptive injection cost?<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#a.007\">FAQ about Contraceptive injection<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0e09\u0e35\u0e14\u0e22\u0e32\u0e04\u0e38\u0e21\u0e01\u0e33\u0e40\u0e19\u0e34\u0e14 \u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a 1 \u0e40\u0e14\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30 3 \u0e40\u0e14\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e35? \u0e21\u0e35\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\u0e40\u0e04\u0e35\u0e22\u0e07\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21?\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3LJegm_R8Uk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.001\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Contraceptive injection<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\"><em>Contraceptive injection<\/em>\u00a0is another popular method of contraception because it&#8217;s convenient, fast, and eliminates the worry of forgetting to take contraceptive pills. It&#8217;s highly effective in preventing pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, which prevents the release of an egg. Additionally, it thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to reach the uterus, and alters the uterine lining, making it less suitable for egg implantation. Moreover, it makes the cervical mucus too thick for sperm to swim through, further enhancing its effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #e6f7cd; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"><br \/><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Contraceptive injection can only control birth for a short period,<\/span><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111;\">typically 1 or 3 months.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">If you don&#8217;t receive contraceptive injections consistently,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">there&#8217;s also a chance of getting pregnant.<\/span><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_2.webp?v=202311151122\" width=\"141\" height=\"15\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">The price of injectable birth control ranges from 399 baht to 915 baht. This price does not include pregnancy testing. The cost depends on the type of injectable contraception and the frequency of injections.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Types of Contraceptive Injection\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/types_of_contraceptive_injection_en_1.webp?v=202311151122\" alt=\"Types of Contraceptive Injection\" width=\"1150\" height=\"486\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a.002\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Types of Contraceptive injection<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong>Combined hormonal contraceptive injections<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #808080;\">contain estrogen and progestogen. This type of contraceptive injection is a one-month contraceptive, usually injected into the muscles of the shoulder (arm) or hip.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong>Progestogen-only contraceptive injections<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #808080;\">can be contraceptive for 3 months. This medication may cause irregular periods, that is, in the early stages of menstruation may come irregularly, or come alternately with not coming Later, it will gradually decrease and lack menstruation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contraceptive_injection_click_here-2.webp?v=202311151122\" width=\"412\" height=\"65\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1471484481\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1399471708\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Contraceptive Injection which types is better?\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/contraceptive_injection_which_types_is_better.jpg?v=202311151122\" alt=\"Contraceptive Injection which types is better?\" width=\"560\" height=\"698\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1859248888\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"birth-control-injection-1month\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">1 Month Contraceptive injection<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">It is a combination hormonal contraceptive (containing both estrogen and progestin hormones).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Injection appointment is scheduled every month, once a month (or every 4 weeks).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Menstruation will come normally every month.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Not suitable for breastfeeding individuals as it may cause dryness of breast milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Injected into the upper arm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Begin injections within the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><a id=\"birth-control-injection-3month\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>3 Month Contraceptive injection<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">It&#8217;s a single hormone contraceptive (progestin hormone).<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Appointments for injections are scheduled every 3 months (or every 12 weeks).<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Menstruation may be irregular or absent (but it&#8217;s not harmful to health).<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Suitable for breastfeeding individuals.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Injections are administered in the hip.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Start injections within the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Contraceptive injection click here\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/contraceptive_injection_click_here_en.webp?v=202311151122\" alt=\"Contraceptive injection click here\" width=\"1150\" height=\"355\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><a id=\"a.004\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a>Benefits of Contraceptive injection<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Highly effective in contraception.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Easily accessible due to uncomplicated service methods and equipment, providing widespread service to women in general because of minimal contraindications for injection contraceptives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Does not affect sexual intercourse and may improve it as there&#8217;s no worry about pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">No need to take birth control pills daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Appointment rescheduling is possible up to 2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Suitable for all age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">No side effects of estrogen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Prevents ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cancer, and uterine fibroids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">No risk of anemia because many long-term injectable users often have no menstruation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1441477820\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1827554249\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Side Effect of contraceptive injection\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Side_Effect_of_contraceptive_injection_en.webp?v=202311151122\" alt=\"Side Effect of contraceptive injectionen\" width=\"560\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1526803516\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.005\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Side Effects of Contraceptive injection<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Menstrual periods may be significantly lighter, often occurring in the first few injections, which poses no significant risks. After the second or third injection, the frequency of spotting or irregular bleeding typically decreases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Experiencing heavier or longer periods, lasting more than 8 days, or being twice as long as normal periods, is uncommon. If this occurs, especially in the early injections, it may normalize later. However, if it persists, medical consultation should be sought for further evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Absence of menstruation, which is not harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Weight gain of 1-2 kilograms per year may occur. This depends on dietary intake and physical activity. If there is a significant increase in weight, other causes should be investigated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Other possible side effects may include dizziness, headaches, confusion, palpitations, mood swings, irritability, and fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0Contraceptive injection, whether for 1 month or 3 months, are both highly effective methods of contraception. They each have their own advantages and limitations, depending on individual preferences and convenience. Injectable contraceptives are a popular choice due to their high efficacy in preventing pregnancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Points to consider:<\/strong>\u00a0There is no contraceptive method that can guarantee 100% effectiveness; all methods carry some risk of pregnancy. However, contraception significantly reduces the chances of pregnancy. Effectiveness depends on the method of contraception and how it is used consistently.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_4.png\" width=\"96\" height=\"11\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-728405027\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2020760308\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"contraceptive injection price\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/contraceptive_injection_price_en.webp?v=202311151122\" alt=\"contraceptive injection price\" width=\"560\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-558157113\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"price-of-birth-control-injections\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">How much does the contraceptive injection cost?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Price for 1 month<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">First injection: 915 baht, Subsequent injections: 499 baht<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Appointment every month<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">, once a month (or every 4 weeks)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Price for 3-month<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">First injection: 815 baht, Subsequent injections: 399 baht<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Appointment every 3 months<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a0(or every 12 weeks)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #ff0000; font-size: 90%;\">Note: Prices may vary depending on the doctor&#8217;s diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">If interested in receiving services, you can search on Google using the keywords &#8220;Contraceptive injection near me&#8221; or &#8220;clinic near me&#8221; to receive services directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Contraceptive injection click here\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/contraceptive_injection_click_here_en.webp?v=202311151122\" alt=\"Contraceptive injection click here\" width=\"1150\" height=\"355\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.007\" style=\"color: #4f9111;\" contenteditable=\"false\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong>FAQ about Contraceptive injection<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Prompt;\">Contraceptive injection can be administered at what time?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Contraceptive injection should be administered within the first 5 days of menstruation or no later than 3 days after the end of menstruation to ensure that no pregnancy occurs.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Can you have sex immediately after getting the Contraceptive injection?<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">You can have unprotected sex immediately. It is advisable to start taking Contraceptive injection within the first 5 days of menstruation to ensure that you are not pregnant when starting the injections. If you start at another time, it is recommended to wait for 7 days before having unprotected sex. However, if you want to prevent sexually transmitted infections, you should use condoms as well.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Can Contraceptive injection be administered during periods of no menstruation?<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">It is possible to administer the injection, but it is recommended to consult a doctor to check for pregnancy and receive advice before getting the Contraceptive injection shot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Why does menstruation become irregular or very light after receiving the Contraceptive injection shot?<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If menstruation becomes irregular after receiving the birth control shot, it is considered a possible side effect. The effects vary from person to person, but it is not harmful to the body.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Prompt;\">How do the 3 month and 1 month birth control shots differ?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">The 1-month birth control shot is a combination hormone contraceptive (containing both estrogen and progestin). It is advisable to schedule the injection appointment every month, once per month. Menstruation should occur regularly each month.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The 3-month birth control shot is a single hormone contraceptive (progestin-only). It is recommended to schedule the injection appointment every 3 months. Menstruation may be lighter or may not occur at all (which is not harmful to health).<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Can I switch from the 1-month birth control shot to the 3-month shot, or from the 3-month shot to the 1-month shot?<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you wish to change the timing of your birth control shot, please come according to the appointment scheduled for your next injection to switch to the new medication. You may arrive earlier than the appointment date but should not come after the scheduled day.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Do I have to get the birth control shot on schedule, and can I reschedule it earlier or later?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Birth control injections come in two types: combination hormones containing estrogen and progestin hormones, and progestin-only hormones. For the type that contains only progestin hormone, it should be administered according to the scheduled timing. As for receiving the birth control shot earlier or later than scheduled, it can only be done for the monthly type.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">In case of administering the injection earlier than scheduled: <\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">For the monthly birth control injection, it can be administered up to 3 days before or after the scheduled date. For the 3-month injection, it can be administered up to 7 days before or after the scheduled date. This may result in abnormal bleeding similar to menstrual bleeding. Some individuals may experience minimal bleeding initially, which gradually decreases over time.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">In case of administering the injection late:<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a0For the monthly birth control injection, it can be administered up to 3 days after the scheduled date. For the 3-month injection, it can be administered up to 7 days after the scheduled date. 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