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 pills ("mini-pills") (e.g., desogestrel, norethisterone)
- Progestogen-only emergency pills ("day-after pills") (e.g., levonorgestrel)
- Progestogen-only implants (e.g., etonogestrel implant, levonorgestrel implant)
- Progestogen-only injectables (e.g., medroxyprogesterone acetate, norethisterone enanthate)
- Progestogen-only intrauterine devices (e.g., levonorgestrel, progesterone)
| Progestogen-only contraception | |
|---|---|
| Background | |
| Type | Hormonal |
| First use | ? |
| Pregnancy rates (first year) | |
| Perfect use | ? |
| Typical use | ? |
| Usage | |
| Reversibility | Yes |
| User reminders | ? |
| Advantages and disadvantages | |
| STI protection | No |
See also
References
- 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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| Behavioral |
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| Barrier and / or spermicidal | |||||
| Hormonal (formulations) |
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| Anti-estrogen |
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| Post-intercourse | |||||
| Intrauterine device | |||||
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| Experimental | |||||
| Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) | |||||
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| Progestogens |
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| PR |
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| mPR (PAQR) |
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