Injectable Contraception

Injectable Contraception
One of the advantages of injecting kb is that it can be used when the mother is breastfeeding.

Inject contraception or better known as KB Injection is a way of preventing pregnancy by injecting progestogen hormone into the muscle or under the skin and then gradually to be released into the bloodstream. Injectable KB works by inhibiting the process of ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovary) and increase the production of mucus by the cervix (cervix). The formation of mucus aims to inhibit sperm in order not to penetrate the uterus so that it can not fertilize the egg. It can also reduce the lining of the uterus so that the fertilized egg can not develop in the womb.

Advantages of Injecting KB Use

No need to remember to take daily pills. Just keep in mind the syringe schedule every month.
Does not interfere with sexual life.
Injectable KB can be used by lactating women.
Injectable KB may help some menstrual problems such as pain during menstruation or during pre-menstruation and endometriosis.
Injectable KB can be used by women who can not use birth control pills.
KB injections can help prevent the occurrence of cancer such as cervical cancer.
If you want to stop do not need to go back to Doctor or Midwife to stop it.
Injectable KB does not affect other medications that are being consumed

Disadvantages of Injecting FP Use

If it is injected into the body then it can not be immediately stopped or removed from the body. All the side effects that occur will end after 2-3 months until the hormone progestogen lost from the body.
Injection works for a long time so it takes time to re-restore fertility conditions. Some women may not ovulate for 6-8 months after the last injection. Delays in fertility are not related to the duration of contraception.
Menstrual changes will occur especially in the first few months will experience irregular menstruation that can be more severe and longer than usual. But in some also have the possibility to not experience menstruation.

Some women experience menstrual disorders because of problems in the body such as the occurrence of infection, thus requiring further treatment and therapy.

Is effective use of Injectable FP?
The effectiveness of contraception depends on age, frequency of intercourse, and adherence following advice. If injecting KB is used as recommended then efetifitas reach 99%.

Side Effects of Injecting FP
UseSide effects are a condition in which the body reacts to a drug where the reaction is not expected to occur, but the benefits of using the drug can still be felt. Here are some side effects that often occur because of the use of Injecting KB:

Raise your weight
The worsening of acne conditions
Headache
Feeling uncomfortable on the breast
Irregular bleeding
Bone thinning occurs (risk of osteoporosis). So it is necessary to evaluate each year to see the condition of bone.

Who can not use Injectable FP?
In general, every woman can use KB Injecting. Here are some conditions for someone who can not use KB Inject:

Suffered from breast cancer
Suffer from hepatitis
Has risk factors for osteoporosis
Not having menstruation for 6 months or more
Have a genetic history of osteoporosis

Consult your doctor to use contraception that suits your body condition.

Source:

FPA. (2017. May). Your Guide to Contraceptive Injections. Retrieved 21 November 2017 from: https://www.fpa.org.uk/sites/default/files/contraceptive-injections-your-guide.pdf
Patient. (2015, 26 February). Contraceptive Injection. Retrieved 21 November 2017 from: https://patient.info/health/long-acting-reversible-contraceptives-larc/contraceptive-injection