Hormonal Contraception
Discussion and definition of hormonal birth control as well as the issues surrounding it. Learn about estrogen and progestin and how these hormones prevent ovulation. Discover how hormonal birth control methods, like the Pill, Depo Provera Shot, Patch, Ring, and Implants work to protect against pregnancy. Details about common side effects and medical risk factors are also included.
What is Hormonal Contraception?
Introduction to Hormonal Birth Control
Introduction to Hormonal Birth Control
How Does A Little Pill Prevent Pregnancy?
Explanation of how hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent pregnancy.
Explanation of how hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent pregnancy.
How Can a Single Pill Do All That?
Explanation of how hormonal birth control methods work within the female body.
Explanation of how hormonal birth control methods work within the female body.
How Do Hormones Cause Ovulation?
Explanation of how hormones work together in the female body to cause ovulation.
Explanation of how hormones work together in the female body to cause ovulation.
How Does The Pill Prevent Ovulation?
Explanation of hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent ovulation from occuring.
Explanation of hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent ovulation from occuring.
What if This Method Backfires and Ovulation Occurs Anyway?
Explanation of additional ways that hormonal contraceptives help to prevent pregnancy.
Explanation of additional ways that hormonal contraceptives help to prevent pregnancy.
What if a Woman Doesn’t Like to Take Pills?
Explanation of alternative ways that a woman can use hormonal contraceptives.
Explanation of alternative ways that a woman can use hormonal contraceptives.
Do Combination Contraceptives Have Side Effects?
Explanation of the common side effects and potential health complications of combination contraceptives (birth control that contains both Estrogen and Progestin)
Explanation of the common side effects and potential health complications of combination contraceptives (birth control that contains both Estrogen and Progestin)
What Are the Side Effects for Progestin Only Contraceptives?
Explanation of the common side effects and potential health complications of Progestin only contraceptives.
Explanation of the common side effects and potential health complications of Progestin only contraceptives.
Are There Women Who Should Not Use Hormonal Contraceptives?
Explanation of factors that may influence whether or not hormonal birth control is the right and safest option for certain women.
Explanation of factors that may influence whether or not hormonal birth control is the right and safest option for certain women.
Does a Woman Need to Use Other Contraceptives While on the Pill?
Explanation about whether or not women need to use back-up contraception while taking hormonal birth control.
Explanation about whether or not women need to use back-up contraception while taking hormonal birth control.
Do Hormonal Contraceptives Protect Against STD’s?
Explanation about hormonal contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections.
Explanation about hormonal contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections.