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Understanding the Types of Progestin in Birth Control
Progestin is a common hormone found in combination birth control pills. What is it? Learn the differences between progestins as well as the various progestin types. Information about the estrogenic effects, androgenic effects, and progestational selectivity for each type of progestin is discussed.
No Scalpel Vasectomy
A no scalpel vasectomy (or keyhole vasectomy) is a more appealing and less invasive vasectomy option for men. With quicker recover times, less pain and no incision, see how a no scalpel vasectomy differs from conventional vasectomies.
Combination Birth Control Pills
Combination birth control pills have both estrogen and progestin. Learn all about the different brands of combination birth control pills, how they work, available pack sizes - everything you need to know!
The Ortho Evra Patch
The Ortho Evra Patch is as effective as the pill but even simpler. Answers to your questions about the Ortho Evra once-a-week birth control patch.
Beyaz
Beyaz is a birth control pill that provides daily supplementation of folate (folic acid). It may lower the risk of having rare neural tube defects in a pregnancy occurring during Beyaz use or shortly after stopping. Beyaz is also FDA-approved to help treat PMDD and moderate acne. Find out more about Beyaz side effects, how to buy Beyaz as well as where to get a Beyaz coupon.
Factors to Consider Regarding the Effectiveness of Contraception
When deciding on a contraceptive method, certain birth control considerations may come into play. The effectiveness of contraception may or may not be an important consideration. Evaluating the effectiveness of contraception may be an important birth control consideration or factor when making trying to decide upon which birth control method to choose.
All About the IUD
An IUD is a small, flexible contraceptive device that is shaped like the letter T and is inserted into the uterus. The letters IUD stand for intrauterine device. This contraceptive method is long lasting, safe and extremely effective. There are two IUD types: the Mirena IUD and the ParaGard IUD. Learn about IUD insertion and IUD removal as well as costs, maintenance and pregnancy protection.
Implanon - The Contraceptive Implant
Implanon, a contraceptive implant, is a single rod inserted into the upper arm. An effective and new birth control method, Implanon (the birth control implant) provides pregnancy protection for up to three years. Implanon is hormonal birth control that slowly releases small amounts of progestin. The contraceptive implant procedure is simple and protection usually begins after the implant is inserted. Find out: Implanon side effects, advantages and disadvantages, Implanon cost and how to obtain.
Nexplanon
Nexplanon is the newer version of the birth control implant, Implanon. It only contains progestin and provides three years of pregnancy protection. Nexplanon is now available in the United States.
The Today Sponge
Information about the Today Sponge as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, effectiveness, cost, and risks. Everything you need to know about the birth control sponge and the benefits of the Today Contraceptive Sponge as a barrier, over-the-counter birth control method.
Condoms
How much do you know about male condoms? Find out about condom use, types of condoms, condom brands, and where to buy condoms.
Withdrawal
What you need to know about the withdrawal method of contraception (also known as pulling out). Are there more advantages or disadvantages of relying on withdrawal?
Plan B One-Step
Plan B One-Step is a new form of emergency contraception approved by the FDA on July 13, 2009. Plan B One-Step consists of just one oral pill (levonorgestrel tablet, 1.5 mg) and can be used by women to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Plan B One-Step will be replacing the old Plan B.
NuvaRing
What is NuvaRing? Information about the NuvaRing as a method of contraception is presented as well as the NuvaRing side effects, and the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, effectiveness, cost, and risks of the contraceptive ring. Everything you need to know about Nuva Ring birth control and the benefits and tolerability of the administration that the vaginal ring provides.
Progestin-Only Pills
A definition and description of progestin-only pills. Some birth control pills only contain progestin. Progestin-only pills are a good alternative for women who are breastfeeding or who cannot take combination birth control pills that contain estrogen. Find out more about progestin-only pills.
Femcon Fe - The Chewable Birth Control Pill
Looking for a birth control pill that's convenient and tasty? The Femcon Fe combination birth control pill is highly effective and safe. Information about the chewable birth control pill as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, effectiveness, cost, and risks. Everything you need to know about the convenience of this tiny, spearmint-flavored chewable Femcon Fe pill.
Yaz
Yaz is a birth control pill that is also FDA-approved to help treat PMDD and moderate acne. Find out more about Yaz side effects, Yaz costs, how to buy Yaz as well as where to get a Yaz coupon.
Birth Control Pills
Learn all about birth control pills as a hormonal birth control. Find out the difference between combination birth control pills and progestin-only pills. Get information about types of birth control pills, advantages, disadvantages, reliability, cost, and all the side effects of birth control pills.
Myths About Sex Under Water and Misconceptions About Jacuzzis and Hot Tubs
Is sex under water safe? Having water sex requires planning ahead of time, since birth control that contain spermicide are not suitable for intercourse in the sea, pool, hot tub or bathtub. Can a woman become pregnant during under water sex? Learn myths about sex under water and common misconceptions about sex in Jacuzzis or hot tubs.
Plan B EC - "The Morning After Pill"
Plan B is now Plan B One-Step. The old Plan B was a brand of a progestin-only pill (levonorgestrel) approved by the FDA specifically for emergency contraception (EC). Plan B is also referred to as the morning after pill. Find about Plan B effectiveness, whether or not these EC pills actually need to be taken the morning after unprotected sex , where to buy morning after pills and how much does Plan B cost. The history of the morning after pill and Plan B effectiveness is also discussed.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation (also known as having one's tubes tied) is a permanent form of female sterilization. This is a surgical procedure that closes off a woman's fallopian tubes. Learn more about tubal ligation, what to expect, risks, and costs. Discussion about tubal reversal as a choice if a woman regrets this decision.
Methods of Abortion
An abortion is a procedure where a woman chooses to end her pregnancy. There are both medical and surgical methods of abortion. What stage you are in a pregnancy determines which methods of abortion are used. Learn about available methods of abortion.
Early Abortion Machine Vacuum Aspiration Procedure
The machine vacuum aspiration procedure is an available abortion option to end an early pregnancy. Machine vacuum spiration abortion is gentler than surgical abortion. The aspiration procedure only takes a few minutes, has a quick recovery and a very high success rate. Learn more about this early abortion option.
Early Abortion Aspiration Procedure
The manual vacuum aspiration is an available abortion option to end an early pregnancy. The manual aspiration procedure only takes a few minutes, has a quick recovery and a very high success rate. Learn more about this early abortion option.
Ella
Ella is a new type of morning after pill. It was FDA-approved as emergency contraception in August 2010. It consists of one ulipristal acetate, 30 mg, pill. Ella can be taken 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex or contraception failure to prevent an unintended pregnancy. Learn more about what ella is, the cost of ella, how to obtain ella, and ella effectiveness.