The contraceptive is an injectable that has in its composition medroxyprogesterone, which is a synthetic progesterone hormone used as a contraceptive, which works by inhibiting ovulation and reducing thickening of the lining of the uterus.
This remedy can be obtained in pharmacies with a price of about 15 to 23 reais.
- The contraceptive is an injectable indicated as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy with an efficacy of 99.
- 7%.
- This remedy has in its composition medroxyprogesterone which acts to prevent ovulation from occurring.
- That is.
- The process by which the egg is released from the ovary and then directed.
- To the uterus.
- So that it can then be fertilized.
- Learn more about ovulation and the woman’s fertile period.
This synthetic progesterone hormone inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins, LH and FSH, which are hormones produced by the brain pituitary gland responsible for the menstrual cycle, thus preventing ovulation and reducing the thickness of the endometrium, resulting in contraceptive activity.
This medicine should be shaken well before use, to obtain a uniform suspension, and should be applied intramuscularly to the buttock muscles or upper arm by a health care professional.
The recommended dose is a dose of 150 mg every 12 or 13 weeks, the maximum interval between applications should not exceed 13 weeks.
The most common side effects when using Contraception are nervousness, headaches and abdominal pain.In addition, depending on the person, this medicine may gain or lose weight.
Less commonly, symptoms such as depression, decreased sexual appetite, dizziness, nausea, increased abdominal volume, hair loss, acne, rash, back pain, vaginal discharge, breast tenderness, fluid retention and weakness may occur.
This medicine is indicated in men, pregnant women or women who suspect it, nor should it be used in people allergic to any of the ingredients of the formula, with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver problems, thromboembolic or cerebrovascular.disorders and a history of lost abortion.