Will HCG injections affect my contraception?

Hydroxycobalamin (HCO) injections are sometimes used to treat low levels of vitamin B-12 and folic acid in pregnant women. When used as a standalone treatment, HCO injections have no effect on contraception. However, they may interfere with some forms of contraception.If you’re on a hormonal contraceptive such as an IUD or a subdermal implant, HCO injections could temporarily make these methods less effective. If you’re taking a combined contraceptive pill, HCO injections may make it less effective, but it may still be a good option for you.HCO injections can also affect some non-hormonal contraception methods, such as a diaphragm or condoms that are dipped in spermicide. HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of these methods by lowering the amount of spermicide on the condom or diaphragm. If you’re not sure which contraception method is best for you, talk to your doctor about the risks of HCO injections on each method.

IUDs

Some types of IUDs are affected by HCO injections. If you’re using an IUD that contains copper, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of your contraception. It may take up to six months for the IUD to become ineffective.If you’re using an IUD that contains a hormone such as progestin, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of the hormone. It may take up to six months for the IUD to become ineffective.If you’re using an IUD that doesn’t contain any hormones or metals, it’s less likely to be affected by HCO injections. It may take up to six months for the IUD to become ineffective.

Subdermal implants

Some subdermal implants are made with a hormone, such as the Paraguay-based subdermal implant that’s used in the United States. HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of these implants. It may take up to six months for the implant to become ineffective.If you’re using a subdermal implant that doesn’t contain a hormone, it’s less likely to be affected by HCO injections. It may take up to six months for the implant to become ineffective.

Condoms and diaphragms

If you’re using a diaphragm or a condom that’s dipped in spermicide, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of these methods by lowering the amount of spermicide on the condom or diaphragm. It may take up to six months for the diaphragm or condom to become ineffective.If you’re using a diaphragm that doesn’t contain spermicide, it’s less likely to be affected by HCO injections. It may take up to six months for the diaphragm to become ineffective.If you’re using a condom that doesn’t contain spermicide, it’s less likely to be affected by HCO injections. It may take up to six months for the condom to become ineffective.

Conclusion

Hydroxycobalamin injections may affect the effectiveness of some types of contraception. If you’re using a diaphragm or a condom that’s dipped in spermicide, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of these methods.If you’re using an IUD that contains copper, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of your contraception. It may take up to six months for the IUD to become ineffective.If you’re using an IUD that contains a hormone, such as progestin, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of the hormone. It may take up to six months for the IUD to become ineffective.If you’re using a subdermal implant that contains a hormone, such as the Paraguay-based subdermal implant that’s used in the United States, HCO injections may reduce the effectiveness of the implant. It may take up to six months for the implant to become ineffective.