Contents:
- Medical Video: How Much Do Medications Slow Keto & Intermittent Fasting Results?
- Overview of KB injections
- So can you inject KB when fasting?
- Other side effects from birth control injections
Medical Video: How Much Do Medications Slow Keto & Intermittent Fasting Results?
KB injections are a method of contraception commonly used to delay pregnancy. Based on the duration of use, injection of KB in Indonesia can be divided into two types, namely injection of family planning per 1 month and injection of family planning per 3 months. Soif your KB injection schedule coincides with the fasting month, can you inject during fasting? Find out the answers in this article.
Overview of KB injections
KB injections are a form of hormonal contraception that is done by injecting liquid into the skin layer. Injections are injected into certain body parts such as the upper arm, thigh, and buttocks.
This contraception works by releasing the hormone progesterone into the bloodstream so that it will prevent the release of eggs (ovulation) and thicken the cervical mucus making it difficult for sperm to meet the egg. Not only that, this one contraception will also thin the uterine wall, making it difficult to implant the egg.
So can you inject KB when fasting?
If you want answers from a religious perspective, you can ask this directly to religious experts. However, medically, you are not prohibited from taking KB injections while fasting.
Even so, the side effects associated with irregular bleeding after injection of KB may be your consideration. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of birth control. You may experience these side effects for 6-12 months after the first time you take a KB injection.
The most common bleeding problems include:
- Blood spots appear.
- Irregular menstrual cycles.
- Heavier and longer menstrual cycles.
- Mild and brief menstrual cycles.
The side effects related to bleeding mentioned above may be different for each person. The reason is, there are some women who actually don't experience menstruation at all after a year using KB injections. But if you experience bleeding after injecting KB, you may not be encouraged to run fast because the discharge of blood from the genitals, or menstruation can cancel your fasting.
Always consult a 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 after injection, which makes you unable to participate in fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Other side effects from birth control injections
In addition to bleeding, the other most common side effects of injectable birth control can include:
- Red, swollen, painful, or irritated at the site of the injection
- Stomach ache
- Stomach cramps or bloating
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Dizzy
- Feel weak and lethargic
- Fatigue
- Breast pain
- Symptoms of flu or runny nose appear
- Acne arises
- Hair loss
- Leucorrhoea
- Changes in mood and sexual arousal
- Appetite increases
For some women, the various side effects mentioned above might be a challenge in fasting during Ramadan. However, some other women did not feel disturbed about the side effects so that they could fast fasting well.
Therefore, always consult a doctor before you decide to take birth control injections while fasting. This is done so you can reduce or avoid the possibility of side effects of bleeding and other side effects after injection.
