Not getting the contraceptive injection on schedule, is there a risk of pregnancy?
The answer is yes, there is a risk because the effectiveness of the injectable contraceptive decreases immediately when the next scheduled injection is missed.
How punctual should the injection be?
- For the 3-month injectable contraceptive, it should be administered within 2 weeks of the due date.
- For the 1-month injectable contraceptive, it should be administered within 7 days of the due date. If it exceeds this, there is a risk of pregnancy.
If the injection is late and you’ve already had intercourse, what should you do?
- It is recommended to use emergency contraception if intercourse occurred within the last 72 hours.
- Then consult a doctor before starting a new injection cycle to assess when to begin the new cycle.
- Abstain from intercourse or use condoms until the contraceptive takes effect again.
Future prevention options
If you tend to forget or find it inconvenient to get injections on time, consider birth control methods that suit your lifestyle, such as implantable contraceptives, monthly pills, or using condoms every time.
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