A form of birth control called Depo- Provera can be injected once every three months.It is only available by prescription.It can be given as an injection into the body.Some providers allow women to give themselves the injection at home.The doctor or nurse must give it.
Step 1: Put your hands in water.
It is important to wash your hands.Hold your hands under the tap of clean water to wash thoroughly.The water can be warm or cold.For 20 seconds, scrub your hands with soap.It's a good idea to clean under your fingernails and between your fingers.Under clean water, wash your hands.You can dry your hands with a towel.
Step 2: Take the injection.
The instructions in the packaging must be followed when giving the injection.Depo-SubQ Provera 104 should not be given to someone who is injured.To make sure the injection is at the right temperature, check the room temperature.It's important to make sure the mixture has the right strength.The shots should be kept at room temperature.When you are ready to inject them, they will be at the correct temperature.You need to verify that you have all the necessary materials, including the prefilled needle and the safety shield.The materials should be inspected to make sure they are sealed.
Step 3: An injection site can be chosen.
The upper thigh is the best location for the injection.It depends on your preferences.Rub the skin with an alcohol pad.You can reduce your chances of getting an infection by sterilizing the area.The site should be allowed to dry.Don't pat it dry with a towel.It will be contaminated by doing so.
Step 4: The needle should be ready.
To make sure the contents of the injection are well mixed, you have to shake the syringe and put the needle on it.Put the needle in the place where it faces up.For 60 seconds, shake the hard syringe.The packaging has a needle and a syringe in it.Put the needle on with a small twist if you want to take the protective cap off the syringe.Pull the safety shield away from the needle.The angle from the needle should be at least 45 degrees.Pull the needle cover off.Do not twist.If you want to remove air bubbles, hold the syringe with the needle facing up and gently press the plunger until the medication is at the top.
Step 5: The complete dose needs to be injected.
The medication should be injected into your skin.The complete dose is important.If not, it may be less effective.There is a thick layer of skin between your thumb and forefinger.The roll is likely to be about an inch thick.Place the needle between your thumb and forefinger at a 45 degree angle.The plastic hub on the needle will be close to your skin when it is fully inserted.Press the button until the needle is empty.It should take about five to seven seconds.Remove the safety shield from the needle.Press firmly against the injection site.Rub the injection site.
Step 6: In a safe manner, dispose of the needles and needles.
Follow your doctor's instructions and all state and local laws on how to dispose of the needle safely.You can dispose of the needle in a hard-sided, puncture-proof container.Call your doctor or local pharmacy if you don't know what to do.Children and pets can't access the used needle, and no one else will accidentally stick themselves with it.
Step 7: Store the shots at room temperature.
Do not keep them refrigerated.They should be kept at between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.Follow the storage instructions provided by your doctor or manufacturer.
Step 8: Make a note of when to take another shot.
The shots have to be given every 13 weeks.If you go longer than that, you should talk to your doctor about using a backup method.If you want to remember to give yourself the next shot, you should enter it into your calendar and ask your partner to remind you.
Step 9: You should make a doctor's appointment.
The shot must be given by a doctor or nurse.This form of birth control can be obtained from a private healthcare provider.
Step 10: As your healthcare provider injects the medication, watch as it happens.
The doctor or nurse will first shake the medication to make sure the particles are suspended in the mixture and then wipe your skin clean with an alcohol wipe.It is necessary to give this medication as a deep injection.You should not rub the site after you receive the injection.The doctor can choose between the deltoid muscle of your arm or the buttock.
Step 11: You should make an appointment to get the next dose.
Every three months, the injections must be given.When you leave the doctor's office, ask for an appointment in 13 weeks for your next injection.You will need to use a backup birth control method if you don't receive the injection on time.If you are pregnant, your healthcare provider may require you to take a pregnancy test.Depo-Provera can cause birth defects, so you can't get the injection if you're pregnant.
Step 12: Ask your doctor if Depo-Provera is an option.
Some women can't take it.If you have breast cancer or are pregnant, your doctor will probably advise against it.
Step 13: There are advantages and disadvantages.
It doesn't require you to take a pill each day and it is over 99% effective when used correctly.Side effects can't be stopped until the shot wears off.This may include: irregular bleeding, a change in sex drive, weight gain, depression, hair loss, increased hair on the face or body, headaches, nausea, or breasts that are tender.The shot doesn't protect against STDs.After the shot wears off, it may take six to 10 months for you to get pregnant.The shot may not be a good way to get pregnant.
Step 14: Take the costs into account.
Many centers charge based on income.Ask about an income-based sliding scale if you're worried about the costs.If you need an initial gynecological exam or a pregnant test before the injection, the costs may be $0-$100 per injection.