Table of contents:
- Overview of birth control injections
- So is it permissible for birth control injections during fasting?
- Other side effects of birth control injections
Birth control injections are a method of contraception commonly used to delay pregnancy. Based on the length of time of use, family planning injections in Indonesia are divided into two types, namely contraceptive injections per 1 month and contraceptive injections per 3 months. So if your birth control injection schedule coincides with the fasting month, can you get the injection during fasting? Find out the answer in this article.
Overview of birth control injections
Birth control injections are a form of hormonal contraception that is done by injecting fluids into the layers of the skin. An injection is injected into certain parts of the body such as the upper arms, thighs and buttocks.
This contraception works by releasing the hormone progesterone into the bloodstream so that it will prevent the release of an egg (ovulation) and thicken the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to meet the egg. Not only that, this contraceptive will also thin the uterine wall, making it difficult to implant an egg.
So is it permissible for birth control injections during fasting?
If you want answers from a religious standpoint, you can ask this directly to a religious expert. But medically, you are not prohibited from having birth control injections while fasting.
Even so, the side effects associated with irregular bleeding after birth control injections might be your consideration. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of birth control injections. You may experience these side effects for 6-12 months after the first time you have your birth control injection.
The most common bleeding problems include:
- Blood spots appear.
- Irregular menstrual cycle.
- Heavier and longer menstrual cycles.
- Menstrual cycles are lighter and shorter.
The side effects associated with bleeding that have been mentioned above may vary from person to person. The reason is, there are some women who actually do not experience menstruation at all after a year of using birth control injections. However, if you experience bleeding after the birth control injection, you may not be advised to fast because the discharge of blood from the genitals, or menstruation can invalidate your fast.
Always consult a doctor before you decide to do birth control injections while fasting. This is done so that you can reduce or avoid possible side effects of bleeding after the injection, which makes you unable to participate in fasting during Ramadan.
Other side effects of birth control injections
Apart from bleeding, other side effects of the most common birth control injections can include:
- Red, swelling, pain, or irritation at the injection site
- Stomach ache
- Abdominal cramps or bloating
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Dizzy
- Feeling weak and lethargic
- Fatigue
- Breast pain
- Cold or flu symptoms appear
- Acne occurs
- Hair loss
- Leucorrhoea
- Changes in mood and sexual arousal
- Increased appetite
For some women, the various side effects mentioned above may be a challenge in carrying out fasting during the month of Ramadan. However, some other women are not bothered by these side effects so they can fast properly.
Therefore, always consult your doctor before you decide to take birth control injections while fasting. This is done so that you can reduce or avoid possible side effects of bleeding and other side effects after the injection.
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