How to inject the Sayana Press contraceptive injection yourself

Written by The Lowdown

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Medically reviewed by Dr Fran Yarlett

on Aug 21, 2025

Did you know that you can inject the Sayana Press injection yourself at home? As this injection is taken every 13 weeks, the Sayana Press could be a great option for those who don’t want to remember to take something every day, or find it hard to get to clinic appointments.

For more information, check out our complete guide to the contraceptive injection, and our Sayana Press reviews. We can also help you decide between the Sayana Press and Depo-Provera injections.

See the official NHS step-by-step guide to injecting the Sayana Press at home below.



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