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Contraception - Management
What follow-up arrangement should I consider for a woman using a progestogen-only injectable?
- Norethisterone enantate, arrange for the second injection to be given in 8 weeks.
- Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, arrange repeat injections at 12-week intervals:
- There is a two-week 'window of safety' if the repeat injection is late.
- At the follow-up visit check the woman's knowledge of what to do if her injection is late, review eligibility for progestogen injectables, and address any problems.
- If problems arise, change to another method (if this is what she wants or needs), or repeat the injection, or change to the other type of injectable.
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