§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that all the women who are receiving various contraceptive injections now available are warned about the short-term and long-term possible side effects, including permanent sterility, of these drugs; and what guidance is provided by his Department.
§ Mr. Moyle:Only one injectable contraceptive is currently licensed for marketing in the United Kingdom. The licensee recommends short-term use in women whose special clinical needs make it a suitable form of contraception. I would expect a doctor prescribing any contraceptive to discuss fully with the patient the possible short and long-term side effects. I have no evidence that permanent sterility might occur.