In 2024, I was prescribed the SAYANA Press contraceptive injection to prevent pregnancy. In the space of three months, I gained 6 stone in weight. My face swelled up, my arms expanded, and my legs ballooned— I looked nine months pregnant. Prior to the injection, I weighed 11 stone, but my weight skyrocketed to 16 stone and 13 lbs. I became unrecognisable, and years of struggling with my weight seemed for naught. After diligent efforts, I had finally lost weight and became content in myself, yet it was all snatched away by this injection.

My case is not isolated. Many women have reported similar side effects from the SAYANA Press: significant weight gain, changes in mood, and other debilitating health issues. Despite its popularity as a convenient contraceptive method, the adverse effects experienced by many cannot be ignored.

Contraceptive options are meant to empower women, offering them freedom and control over their reproductive health. However, when these options negatively impact one’s physical and mental well-being, they cease to serve their intended purpose. It is crucial that women are fully informed about the potential risks alongside any benefits of contraceptive options like the SAYANA Press.

Therefore, we urge healthcare providers and policymakers to reconsider the prescription of the SAYANA Press until further comprehensive research is conducted to ensure its safety for all women. We also call for better education and counseling regarding all potential side effects and risks before women make such critical decisions about their health.

Let us protect women's health and empower them with safe, well-informed choices. Please sign this petition to stop the prescription of the SAYANA Press contraceptive injection until we can ensure it is truly safe for us all.