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What is the name of the family planning injection taken monthly?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depo-Estradiol: One option is depo-estradiol. Another is depo-provera, but that form of contraception is given every 3 months.

Answered 9/28/2016

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