How do I use Contraceptive Injections
Your doctor or GP should administer the injection into the buttocks. Once administered, the patient must make return appointments for additional injections depending on their choice contraception. There are two main types of injection. Firstly, Depo Provera, which remains effective for twelve weeks before top up injections are required. Secondly there is Noristerat. This injection lasts for around eight weeks and is described as a more “short term’ cases of contraceptive requirement, where a partner may be awaiting a vasectomy or may then look into having children. Noristerat is much less commonly used compared to Depo Provera.