Injectable Contraceptives: Expanding the Choice

Divyanshi Bose, Namita Batra Guin

Abstract: There are several contraceptive choices available for the couples to choose from. Injectable contraceptives are introduced in India under Antara scheme. The injectable contraceptives are the fourth most common and effective contraceptive device used by the females worldwide. The two available forms are DMPA (Deport medroxyprogesterone acetate) and NET-EN (nor-ethisteroneenanthate). More choices have expanded the basket for the couples to choose suitable contraceptive devices for themselves.

Keywords: injectable contraceptive