Injectable birth control is a form of

hormonal contraception Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. Almost all methods are composed of steroid hormones, although in India one selective estrogen receptor modulator is marketed as a contraceptive. The origin ...

and may refer to: * Progestogen-only injectable birth control *

Combined injectable birth control Combined injectable contraceptives (CICs) are a form of hormonal birth control for women. They consist of monthly injections of combined formulations containing an estrogen and a progestin to prevent pregnancy. CICs are different from proges ...

Estrogen-only injectable birth control, for instance estradiol undecylate, has also been studied, but has not been marketed.

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