Contraceptive is an injectable medroxyprogesterone, which is a synthetic progesterone hormone used as a contraceptive, which works by inhibiting ovulation and reducing the thickening of the lining of the uterus.
This medicine can be obtained in pharmacies with a price of about 15 to 23 reais.
What is it for
Contracep is an injectable indicated as contraceptive to prevent pregnancy with an efficacy of 99.7%. This medicine has in its composition medroxyprogesterone that acts to prevent ovulation, which is the process in which the ovum is released from the ovary, then going to the uterus, and then can be fertilized. See more about ovulation and the woman's fertile period.
This synthetic progesterone hormone inhibits the secretion of gonadotrophins, LH and FSH, which are hormones produced by the brain hopophysis responsible for the menstrual cycle, thus avoiding ovulation and reducing endometrial thickness, resulting in contraceptive activity.
How to take
This medicine should be well shaken before use so as to achieve a uniform suspension and should be applied intramuscularly in the muscles of the gluteus or the upper arm by a health professional.
The recommended dosage is a 150 mg dose every 12 or 13 weeks, and the maximum interval between applications should not exceed 13 weeks.
Possible side effects
The most common adverse reactions that occur with the use of Contraceptive are nervousness, headache and abdominal pain. Also, depending on the person, this medicine can gain weight or lose weight.
Less commonly, symptoms such as depression, decreased sexual appetite, dizziness, motion sickness, increased abdominal volume, hair loss, acne, rash, back pain, vaginal discharge, breast tenderness, fluid retention and weakness may occur.
Who should not take
This medication is contraindicated in men, pregnant women or in women who suspect they are pregnant. It should also not be used in people with allergies to any component of the formula, with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast neoplasm, liver problems, thromboembolic or cerebrovascular disorders, and history of retained abortion.
