Can women give themselves the birth control shot after an abortion? study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05505435
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people who have an abortion are more likely to keep using a birth control shot if they can inject it themselves at home versus getting it from a nurse. About 263 participants chose either self-injection or clinic injection of the same medication. Researchers followed up at 3 and 6 months to see who continued using the shot and how satisfied they were.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (birth control shot)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that self-injection of birth control is a practical option for patients after abortion, increasing convenience and autonomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 study at a single clinic, so results may not apply broadly. Self-injection requires proper training and may not suit everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Family Planning Associates
Chicago, Illinois, 60661, United States
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