The Shot

The birth control shot is an injectable form of contraception that has recently been in the news. The shot is a hormone that is given via injection that prevents pregnancy for 3 months. The shot is considered a good birth control choice for women who want safe, reliable, long-term reversible contraception. The shot is a hormone given that prevents ovulation and therefore prevents pregnancy.



The shot is given once every three months into the arm or the buttock, and the hormone is slowly released over three months. The shot is very effective and safe. It has actually been found to reduce the rate of some cancers. The effects of the shot are reversable and pregnancy after discontinuing the shot is still easily achieved. A barrier device is still necessary to prevent STDs.

The birth control shot is not without side effects. The most common side effects include menstrual changes. Many women expirence irregular bleeding and spotting. Weight gain is also a common side effect that bothers most women. There also appears to be some bone density loss. Please contact your health care provider to discuss which types of birth control are best for you.

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