For the past year and a half I have been getting 150 ml Medroxyprogesterone injections every three months. I have since lost my health care and will be unable to receive these injections. I am wanting to find an alternative to this, and have found 10 mg Medroxyprogesterone in pill/tablet form. I didn't know if you would know if these would do the same thing for me.

Dr. Neelima DeshpandeGynaecologist28yrs exp

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no these tablets do not replace Depo Primera Injections. You can choose an alternative long acting contraceptive such as Mirena intrauterine system which will last you 5 years. Another alternative is Implanon which will last you 3 years. These are both cost effective even if you need to pay for them upfront. a cheaper alternative is the combined oral contraceptive pill. you will need a prescription and an initial BP and weight check. The disadvantage is that you need to remember to take the tablet everyday.  

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