As a woman, there are a plethora of birth control options to navigate. It can be extremely confusing to understand the vast amounts of information about female birth control methods, their efficacy, schedules and costs. Yet aside from condom use, it seems no viable birth control methods exist for men. Could this change in the […]
How Do Birth Control Pills Work?
Birth Control Pills were first developed in the early 1900’s, however, they did not become legal and available to all women until 1972. Since being approved by the FDA, Birth Control Pills have become one of the most popular forms of contraception. As many of you know, birth control pills help to control fertility and […]
What is NuvaRing?
NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring) is a birth control method in the form of a flexible vaginal ring used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. You insert the NuvaRing into the vagina, and remove it yourself, much like a tampon. The way it works is similar to other oral contraceptives, by releasing low levels of hormones estrogen […]
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
The Morning-After Pill, or Emergency Contraception, can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure. It is not intended to be used as a routine, regular birth control method. There are a few different methods of emergency contraception available to prevent unwanted pregnancy. They include morning-after pills, or an intrauterine device (IUD). Consult […]
What is the Birth Control Shot?
The birth control shot (Depo-Provera) is a shot in the arm that will prevent pregnancy for three months. The birth control shot injects the hormone progestin into the body. Progestin works by preventing the eggs from leaving the ovaries, and by thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the eggs. These two processes make […]