Hormonal Methods: 5: Intramuscular injections: Side Effects and Contraindications:

-Common side effects include headache, weight gain, depression, irregular or heavy menstrual cycles for 1 menstrual bleeding after the first year. -may impair glucose tolerance in women at risk for DM -may increase risk for osteoporosis from a loss of bone mineral density- calcium and weight-bearing exercise -not to use the method long term (not over 2 years) to protect against bone loss. -prescribed with caution to adolescents