Society of Family Planning committee consensus on self-administration of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC).

Contraception

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States; Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Houston, TX, United States.

Published: August 2022

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a highly-effective, injectable contraceptive method that requires injections every 12 to 15 weeks. The need for return visits to a healthcare provider may present barriers to access, use, and continuation of DMPA. Studies demonstrate that self-administration of subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC) outside clinical settings is safe, effective, feasible, acceptable, and can improve continuation. Based on existing evidence and potential to improve contraceptive access and autonomy, the Society of Family Planning recommends that DMPA-SC self-administration be made widely available as an additional option for patients. Provider-administered DMPA must also remain available to meet patients' individual needs and preferences.

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