Oral birth control, also commonly known as the Pill, is a hormonal method of contraception. The birth control pill is orally ingested and must be taken daily in order to provide continuous protection. How Does Birth Control Pills Work? The actual hormones progesterone as well as estrogen released through the pill into a woman’s bloodstream prevent […]
Category Archives: Contraception
The Contraception Patch Advantages & Side Effects
The Contraception patch, as the name suggests, is a small patch that sticks to the skin of the user and releases hormones into your bloodstream. It can be stuck on any part of the body such as the buttocks, abdomen, torso or arms. When used properly, the contraception patch has about a 99% success […]
Is The Diaphragm Contraceptive Right For You?
The diaphragm contraceptive is a birth control device that is a dome shaped soft substance usually made of latex with a spring inside the rim. It works when inserted inside the vagina and acts as a barrier between the cervix and an impending penis. The spring fits snugly against the walls of the vagina and […]
Intrauterine Contraception Device
Intrauterine contraception or an IUD, is a popular long term birth control device that is relatively no fuss for women. Also known as the contraceptive coil, it is available in two types, the hormonal and the copper IUD, both of which are inserted in to a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. The hormonal IUD is […]
Why Use the Vaginal Contraceptive Ring?
The contraceptive ring is a hormonal form of birth control. The doughnut shaped flexible ring is inserted into the vagina and releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. The active ingredients in the also called vaginal ring, are estrogen and progestrogen. One advantage of the vaginal contraceptive ring is that once it is inserted, you do not […]