Where can you get the Depo-Provera injection NZ?

Depo-Provera injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. If the first injection is given within the first 5 days after the beginning of a normal menstrual period you will be protected from pregnancy straight away.

Is Depo-Provera free on prescription?

You can get the contraceptive injection for free, even if you’re under 16, from: contraception clinics. sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. GP surgeries.

Is birth control free in NZ?

All contraceptives and services are free for women who are New Zealand citizens or residents and live within the ADHB area. For more information on your contraception options, take a look at our contraception options leaflet [PDF, 492 KB]. We also offer pregnancy testing, STI and cervical screening.

Can pharmacy give depo shot?

All California licensed pharmacists may furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives (the pill, patch, vaginal ring, and Depo injection) pursuant to the pharmacists performing the following: Prior to engaging in this service, receives a minimum of 1 hour of continuing education in hormonal contraception.

Is Depo free in NZ?

How much does Depo Provera cost? The injections are free to women under 22 years. For women over 22, without a Community Service Card, the cost is $22.50 per injection.

Does Depo-Provera cause weight gain?

Summary. Depo-Provera (DMPA) is an effective and widely used form of birth control. But most studies confirm that weight gain is common among people who use it. DMPA is likely to cause more weight gain than other birth control methods like the pill or an IUD.

How much is the Depo injection?

The shot can cost anywhere between $0 to $150. That’s a pretty wide range, but the good news is that the shot can be free or low cost with many health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.

What happens if you take Depo Provera for more than 2 years?

This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera. The loss of calcium may increase your risk of osteoporosis and broken bones, particularly after your menopause.

Can you get birth control from your GP?

You can get contraception for free from: most GP surgeries (talk to your GP or practice nurse) community contraception clinics. some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.

How much is a Depo shot?

The birth control shot costs about $30–$75 per shot. The shot protects against pregnancy for 12 weeks. Some health care providers require that women have exams before they’re prescribed hormonal birth control, and others do not. If needed, an exam usually costs about $35–$250.

Can I give myself the Depo shot?

If you have the Depo shot that you can give yourself at home, you inject yourself in your belly or upper thigh. You’ll get instructions that show you how to give yourself your shot. If you have any questions, you can ask the nurse or doctor who gave you your shot prescription.