A birth control pill is used by the female gender to control pregnancy. The pill prevents ovulation. The ovulation is prevented by hormones that cause the mucus at the cervix to thicken preventing the sperm to enter. Further still a fertilized egg finds it difficult to attach itself to the lining of the uterus because […]
All About: Vaginal Ring Birth Control
Vaginal Ring Birth Control is a contraceptive ring that is usually inserted into the vagina to control pregnancy. This ring is flexible and can be left in the vagina for three weeks every month to control unwanted pregnancies. Vaginal Ring Birth Control is usually useful and convenient in terms of usage and price. Again, Vaginal […]
All About: Intrauterine Device Birth Control
What is an Intra-Uterine Device? An intra-uterine device (IUD) is a small, ‘T’ shaped device that is inserted into the womb of a fertile woman to prevent her from becoming pregnant. How does an IUD work? To understand how an IUD works, it is imperative to know the two kinds of IUDS. The first type […]
All About: Patch Birth Control
What is a Birth Control Patch? The birth control patch, also known by its prescription name of Ortho Evra, was introduced on the market in 2002. Used as a form of hormonal contraception, the birth control patch is a small square, resembling a band-aid, which sticks to the skin. It is considered a highly-effective form […]
You Can Refill Your Birth Control With An App?
Refilling prescriptions is a pain. But now, refilling your birth control is easy! You may be familiar with Glow, a period tracking app. Glow is already loved by people who menstruate thanks to its helpful health tips, its period and ovulation tracker and its lack of pink and flowers compared to its competitors. Now, Glow […]