Which side effects are commonly associated with the injectable contraceptive?

• A. Headache, nausea, and breast tenderness
• B. Weight gain and acne
• C. Hair growth and migraines
• D. Nausea only

Answer: (A)

Hormonal injectable contraception often causes systemic side effects due to the progestin hormone it uses. Headache, nausea, and breast tenderness are among the most frequently reported effects because hormones can influence blood vessels (leading to headaches), the gastrointestinal system (nausea), and breast tissue (tenderness). This combination reflects the typical, commonly expected reactions that many users experience when starting or using this method.

Weight changes, acne, or hair growth can occur for some individuals but are less consistently associated with injectable methods. Nausea alone is incomplete, and other options include symptoms that aren’t as commonly linked to this form of contraception.