The contraceptive injection
The contraceptive injection is an injection of hormones that provides a longer acting alternative to the pill. It contains the hormone progestogen to prevent pregnancy. The injection is given every 3 months. The contraceptive injection cannot be withdrawn or reversed once the hormone injection is administered and you will need to wait three months for the injection to wear off. It may also delay the return to your normal fertility for up to 18 months after single or multiple hormone injections.
The hormonal IUS
The hormonal intrauterine system (IUS) is an intrauterine method of contraception. It is a small, plastic T-shaped device with a cylinder around its stem that releases a hormone to prevent pregnancy. The hormonal IUS is placed inside the uterus by a doctor and can remain in place for up to 5 years. The hormonal IUS is different to other intrauterine methods of contraception, which do not release hormones. The use of the IUS does not alter the course of future fertility and about 80% of women wishing to become pregnant will conceive within 12 months following the removal of the IUS.
Your Doctor will also be able to answer any questions you may have about the contraceptive injection or the hormonal IUS.
For more information on these contraceptive options please refer to the Useful Links page.
Where can I find more information about the contraceptive injection and the IUS?
Your Doctor will be able to answer any questions you may have about the contraceptive injection or the hormonal IUS. For more information on these contraceptive options please refer to the Useful Links page.