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Progestin-Only Hormonal Methods (Mini-Pills, Implants, and Shots)
Oral contraception
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| norethindrone | Micronor (prescription), Nor-QD (prescription) |
Implant
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| etonogestrel | Implanon (prescription) |
Shot
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| medroxyprogesterone | Depo-Provera (prescription) |
For information on combination birth control pills, see Birth control pills, patch, or ring.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 13, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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