does anyone think that the 1 month injection (birth control) is better than the pill?

Answer 1

There is a monthy injections. It was called Lunelle. However, it has been off and on the US market because some batches were of questionable efficacy. I suggest you avoid Lunelle for now until the FDA can decide for sure whether they want to keep it available. Consistency is key when you're using a hormonal birth control method.

If you are the sort who does not remember to take medications, I would recommend you try Ortho-Evra (the birth control patch) or NuvaRing (birth control that is vaginally insertable) instead. Both are highly effective, and do not require jabs to the arm.

Personally, I have been on birth control pills for most of the last 10 years. I am taking Triphasil/Trivora. It's a combo pill (ethinyl estradiol + progestin). Never been pregnant, never had side effects. But I am very good about remembering to take my meds.

As for Depo Provera (the quarterly injection), I think it's one of the WORST contraceptives on the market. DP robs your bones of calcium and puts you at greatly elevated risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. It also has really unpredictable side effects. It makes some women stop mentruating, yet makes other women menstruate constantly!

Answer 2

Are you talking about Depo Provera? Depo Provera is given every 3 months.

I have personally been on Depo Provera before and it was HORRIBLE! I only got one shot and I will NEVER do that again. Depo Provera is a form of progesterone which can cause REALLY bad acne for some women. It caused me to breakout so bad that I developed cystic acne and had to get shots to help clear the acne up. I now have a few permanent scars on my face because of how severe the acne was.

After going through all that I went back to birth control pills. I now take Apri birth control pills which have a combination of estrogen and progesterone. It is much easier for me to remember to take a pill every morning then having to deal with getting a shot and dealing with the side effects from it. And, it HELPS with my acne instead of making it worse.

Answer 3

Forgetful girls are perfect candidates for the injection.
The first injection should be administered while the girl is on her period and subsequent injections should follow every 3 months. Use a back up method for the first month to prevent possible pregnancy.

The pill is very effective as well if taken daily at the same time. Reason: The body must have a steady level of hormones in order to prevent ovulation.

Answer 4

What is the name of this 1 month contraceptive injection? I've never heard of one thats monthly.

Answer 5

of course, however, my woman is on the every 3 months pill (depo-provera) .... why would you want to take a pill every day if you can withstand getting a shot 4 times a year instead?