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: 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 […]
How To Deal With Birth Control Side Effects
Many women begin birth control to control the adverse effects of menstruation. It may be disappointing to them to realize that are also birth control side effects. Fortunately, many of these side effects can be easily managed. Breast tenderness or swelling For many women, the first few months on a new pill can cause sore […]
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 […]
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