NUVA-RING
Change once a month
Can be removed for up to 3 hours and still maintain pregnancy protection
Contains both estrogen and progesterone
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Depo-Provera
Intramuscular shot – given every 3 months
Associated with Irregular bleeding while your body gets used to the hormone
May be associated with weight gain
Contains only Progesterone
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Implanon
Small device that gets implanted into your arm by your bicep and tricep
Stays in for 3 years
May be associated with irregular bleeding while your body gets used to the hormone
Contains only progesterone
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Mirena
Intrauterine device – Small “T – shaped” device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy
Stays in for 5 years
May be associated with irregular bleeding while your body gets used to the hormone
Contains only progesterone
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