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New injectible birth control offers hope

The traditional injectable contraceptive. The new Sayana Press which is under trial has reported fewer side effects. PHOTO | FILE | NATION

By  CHRISTABEL LIGAMI

A new injectable contraception is transforming the way women and adolescent girls access and use family planning.

Manufactured by Pfizer, Sayana Press combines one dose of the widely used contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) and a single-use needle Uniject device.

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