Progestogen-only contraception

Progestogen-only contraception (or progestin-only contraception) relies on progestogens alone to achieve contraception.[1] It is one of the two major types of hormonal contraception, with the other major type being combined hormonal contraceptive methods (including both estrogen and a progestogen).[1] There are several progestogen only contraceptive methods:[1]

Progestogen-only contraception
Background
TypeHormonal
First use?
Pregnancy rates (first year)
Perfect use?
Typical use?
Usage
ReversibilityYes
User reminders?
Advantages and disadvantages
STI protectionNo

See also

References

  1. Erkkola R, Landgren BM (March 2005). "Role of progestins in contraception". Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 84 (3): 207–16. doi:10.1111/j.0001-6349.2005.00759.x. PMID 15715527. S2CID 6887415.


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