Table 1 Comparative properties of three-progestin-only contraceptive methods used in this study
| Â | Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) | Levonorgestrel IUD | Etonogestrel Implant |
|---|---|---|---|
Trade-name | DepoProvera | Liletta | Nexplanon |
Progestin | Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) 1st generation | Levonorgestrel (LNG) 2nd generation | Etonogestrel (ENG) 3rd generation |
Delivery | Intramuscular Injection | Intrauterine Device | Sub-dermal Implant |
Length of Use | 3Â months | 6Â years | 3Â years |
Global Utilization | High | Low | Low |
Ovulation Inhibition | High | Low | High |
Endogenous estrogen inhibition | Yes | No | Some initially |