<unk> s (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. As opposed to combined<unk>  contraceptives, they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen, and include two progestin preparations: * Medroxyprogesterone acetate (brand names Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-subQ Provera 104) – 150 mg (intramuscularly) or 104 mg (subcutaneously) every 3 months * Norethisterone enanthate (brand names NET EN, Noristerat, Norigest, Doryxas) – 200 mg (intramuscularly) every 2 months
Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive
Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive
Male contraceptive
Progestogen-only pill
Progestogen-only contraception
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Long-acting reversible contraception
Estradiol-containing birth control pill