What does POI mean in MEDICAL

POI stands for Progestin-only Injectable, which is a type of birth control that involves having progestogen hormone injections at regular intervals.

POI works to prevent pregnancy by thickening the cervical mucus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg. It also affects the uterus to inhibit implantation of an embryo if fertilisation takes place.

Yes, when used correctly and consistently, POI can be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Yes, like other forms of hormonal contraception, some women may experience side effects such as headaches, breast tenderness, mood swings and irregular bleeding patterns.

After discontinuation of injectables containing progestogens such as POI it can take up to 5 to 6 months before fertility returns to normal levels. Healing time following injection varies from person to person but generally fertility will return within 4 weeks of the last injection for most women who stop using it as contraception.