Contraceptive injection
The contraceptive injectionContraceptive injectionInjection with a hormone in the arm or buttock to prevent pregnancy (a…Read more is a method of contraception.
The contraceptive injectionInjectionWhen you have an injection, fluid (for example medicine or a liquid drug)…Read more contains 1 hormoneHormoneSubstance produced by the body. Hormones are important for different bodily functions, including fertility…Read more. This hormone prevents ovulationOvulationMoment at which a ripe egg cell is released from 1 of the…Read more. It also makes it more difficult for sperm cells to enter the uterusUterusOrgan in a woman's belly in which a foetus can grow.Read more and prevents implantationImplantationWhen a fertilized egg cell attaches to the mucous membrane of the uterus.…Read more of an egg cellEgg cellFemale sex cell. A woman is born with many egg cells in her…Read more.
Contraceptive injection
How does the contraceptive injection work?
The injection works for 3 months. It is used in the following way:
- During the first 5 days of your cycleCycleNumber of days between the first day of a woman's menstruation and the first…Read more, your doctorDoctorSomeone who is trained to cure sick people. Doctors can prescribe medicines. A…Read more, gynaecologistGynaecologistDoctor specializing in health care during pregnancy, contraception and women's diseases. A gynaecologist…Read more or nurseNurseA trained person who cares for sick people as a job. Nurses cannot…Read more gives you an injection in your upper arm or buttocks.
- Then you have to go to the family doctor/healthcare provider every 3 months (12 weeks) for a new injection.
Doctor giving a contraceptive injection in a woman’s buttocks or upper arm.
Reliable
The contraceptive injection is reliable if you have a new injection every 3 months.
Reliable
No damage to your healthHealthFeeling physically, mentally and socially well in your environment. Health is more than…Read more
The contraceptive injection contains 1 hormone. This hormone does not generally affect your health. However, in some cases it is better to choose a different method of contraception. Ask a doctor for advice.
The injection does not make you less fertileFertileIf you are fertile, you are able to have a baby (if you…Read more. If you want to get pregnant, you simply stop having the injection. It can, however, take a few months, or up to a year, for your cycle to return to normal.
The contraceptive injection can cause side-effects such as headache, irregular menstruation and tender breasts. Consult a doctor if the side-effects are severe.
Your menstruationMenstruationThe loss of blood once a month through a woman's vagina. Menstruation lasts…Read more can become less heavy and often stop altogether.
No protection against STIs and HIVHIVA virus (human immunodeficiency virus) that affects the natural immune system. When someone…Read more
The contraceptive injection does not protect against STIs or HIV. Only a condom can protect you.
Condom
Buying the contraceptive injection
The contraceptive injection costs about €15 per injection. This includes the administering of the injection by a doctor/healthcare provider. Every 3 months you need to go to your doctor or health provider for a new injection.
What does it cost?
Until the age of 21, most forms of contraceptionContraceptionMeans and methods of preventing pregnancy. Condoms and the contraceptive pill are examples…Read more are reimbursed by your health insurance. However, you first have to pay the excessExcessThe excess (eigen risico) is the amount you have to pay yourself if…Read more (eigen risico) of your health insurance policy. Check with your health insurance provider to find out how much will be reimbursed. From the age of 21, contraception is only reimbursed if you have taken out additional insurance for contraception.