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Some of the other benefits include: 1  Preventing cancer on the lining of the uterus. 2  No daily pills required. 3  Contains no estrogen (for women who are breastfeeding)  Private method of birth control (no messy packaging left 1  around) Improved sex life (feel more spontaneous)  No prep work before having sex (as required for condoms)
How effective is it? DMPA is one of the most effective methods of hormonal birth control available. When injections are received every 12-13 weeks, with perfect use, the effectiveness rate is over 99%. With typical use, effectiveness is three pregnancies per 100 women.