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Short acting hormonal methods

Injection

Contains a hormone called progesterone.

It can be used monthly or quarterly, according to the dosage of each product. It must be then re applied every 4 or 12 weeks.

Breaks between shots must be rigorously respected to guarantee its efficacy. 

Alters menstrual intensity, lack of a period can occur, or intermittent bleeding.

 

Prevents pregnancy but does not prevent STIs.

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THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT STIs 

IS THE USE OF CONDOMS

USE A COMBINATION OF METHODS

FOR BETTER PROTECTION.

INJECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE

PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM (SUS).

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

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