2007-02-24 09:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by dopaji 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Because it is a medication that can caused serious problems if used incorrectly. Just like all other medications that are dangerous if used incorrectly, birth control requires a prescription.
2007-02-24 09:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this is the correct answer or not, but some people have conflicting health issues such as migraines. On pills, patch, or ring, if they start to get a bad migraine, the doctor's can stop the medication. Not so with the shot.
Besides, a health care provider's gotta inject you. They know how much to give you and won't mess up giving you the shot (no air embolisms).
2007-02-24 18:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Moon Crystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a perscription drug that can only be administered by a doctor or nurse practioner. it is actually a form of progestin, which is a horomone used to stop the production of eggs.
2007-02-24 22:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they want to make sure you arent useing it to get high.
2007-02-24 18:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋