Description
CICs are monthly injections of the hormones estrogen and progestin, while PICs are injections administered once every two or three months (depending on the brand). Both of theys two types of contraceptives work by suppressing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus and keeping the lining of the uterus in its thin unfertile stage.
Effectiveness
Inject able contraceptives have an effectiveness of 99.9% making it extremely unlikely for a woman to become pregnant when following her injection plan.
Directions
A physician will administer the injections on the prescribed time-line for the given CIC or PIC.
Drawbacks
The injectable contraceptives have the same drawbacks as the pill since it uses the same method of contraception. Please see The Pill page for information on drawbacks.
