Ehkäisypistos
Ehkäisypistos, commonly known as the birth control shot or injection, is a method of hormonal contraception administered by a healthcare professional. It involves an injection of a progestogen hormone, typically medroxyprogesterone acetate, into the muscle. This hormone prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and thinning the uterine lining.
The injection is typically given every 12 to 13 weeks, making it a long-acting reversible contraceptive. Its
Like all hormonal contraceptives, ehkäisypistos can have side effects. Common side effects include irregular bleeding or