The Downside to Contraceptive Injections and Implants

The progestins of contraceptive injections and implants can cause depression, weight gain, and irregular menstrual bleeding.  Side effects from hormonal injections and implants occur because: 1) progestins are not progesterone, and 2) progestins at that dose can suppress ovulation and cause anovulatory bleeding.  Keep reading to learn the difference between a real period, an anovulatory ... Read more

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