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.
Hormonal birth control tends to be enormously popular due to its ease of use and effectiveness. These contraceptives use estrogen and/or progestin to help prevent ovulation. Like other contraception, hormonal birth control has common side effects and medical risk factors. There are also many myths about hormone birth control. Learn answers to common hormonal birth control questions.
Women age 40 or older, listen up! It seems that your available birth control options have expanded - no longer will your choices be limited to having your tubes tied or relying on permanent birth control. Research shows that hormonal contraception after age 40 may now be an option, so sex after age 40 can sizzle. Learn how broader birth control options may lead to carefree sexual encounters.
Introduction to Hormonal Birth Control
Explanation of how hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent pregnancy.
Explanation of how hormonal birth control methods work within the female body.
Explanation of how hormones work together in the female body to cause ovulation.
Explanation of hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent ovulation from occurring .
Explanation of additional ways that hormonal contraceptives help to prevent pregnancy.
Explanation of alternative ways that a woman can use hormonal contraceptives.
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 Progestin only contraceptives.
Explanation of factors that may influence whether or not hormonal birth control is the right and safest option for certain women.
Explanation about whether or not women need to use back-up contraception while taking hormonal birth control.
Explanation about hormonal contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections.
