Prescription Options
Prescription methods are discussed. This is birth control that requires a doctor’s prescription. Learn about hormonal methods - birth control pills, the Ortho Evra Patch, NuvaRing, Depo-Provera Shot, and Implants. Barrier prescription methods - diaphragms, caps, and shields. Information about Intrauterine Devices (IUDs). Definitions, pros and cons, effectiveness, STD protection, and cost will all be presented.
Contraceptive Injections
Birth control shots deliver synthetic hormones via an injection and are reversible methods of prescription birth control. Depending on the brand, pregnancy protection can range 30 days to 14 weeks. Depo Provera, as well as its newer version, the Depo-subQ Provera 104 Injection, is a progestin-only injection. Noristerat is another progestin contraceptive injection but is not available in the US. C…
Birth control shots deliver synthetic hormones via an injection and are reversible methods of prescription birth control. Depending on the brand, pregnancy protection can range 30 days to 14 weeks. Depo Provera, as well as its newer version, the Depo-subQ Provera 104 Injection, is a progestin-only injection. Noristerat is another progestin contraceptive injection but is not available in the US. C…
Medications and Inhibitors that Lower Hormonal Contraception …
Certain medications, antibiotics, and supplements can increase the chances of oral contraceptive (Pill), Nuvaring and Ortho Evra patch failure. These drugs and medications can cause interactions when …
Available Prescription Birth Control
Prescription methods of birth control include medically prescribed hormones, barriers, or devices. There are many prescription options available to women. Several hormonal choices even offer alternative delivery systems (either through mouth, skin, injection, etc.). All medically pr…
Prescription methods of birth control include medically prescribed hormones, barriers, or devices. There are many prescription options available to women. Several hormonal choices even offer alternative delivery systems (either through mouth, skin, injection, etc.). All medically pr…
The Most Common Prescription Contraceptives
Information about the most common forms of prescription contraceptives. Defintion of prescription contraception as well as descriptions of each birth control method falling under this category.
Information about the most common forms of prescription contraceptives. Defintion of prescription contraception as well as descriptions of each birth control method falling under this category.
Effectiveness of Prescription Birth Control
A comparison of the effectiveness of all available prescription contraceptives. Compare how each of these birth control methods rate in preventing pregnancy.
A comparison of the effectiveness of all available prescription contraceptives. Compare how each of these birth control methods rate in preventing pregnancy.
Implanon - The Birth Control Implant
Implanon, the contraceptive implant is a single rod inserted into the upper arm. An effective and new birth control method, Implanon provides pregnancy protection for up to three years. The contraceptive Implanon slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone. The birth control implant procedure is simple and protection usually begins after implant is inserted. Find out more implant info: Implanon side effects, advantages and disadvantages, the implant cost, and how to obtain.
Implanon, the contraceptive implant is a single rod inserted into the upper arm. An effective and new birth control method, Implanon provides pregnancy protection for up to three years. The contraceptive Implanon slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone. The birth control implant procedure is simple and protection usually begins after implant is inserted. Find out more implant info: Implanon side effects, advantages and disadvantages, the implant cost, and how to obtain.
NuvaRing
Information about the NuvaRing as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, cost, and risks.
Information about the NuvaRing as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, cost, and risks.
The Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
The Ortho Evra birth control patch is highly effective. Answers to your questions about the Ortho Evra patch. Information about the Ortho Evra patch 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 Ortho Evra patch and the benefits of this once-a-week contraceptive patch.
The Ortho Evra birth control patch is highly effective. Answers to your questions about the Ortho Evra patch. Information about the Ortho Evra patch 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 Ortho Evra patch and the benefits of this once-a-week contraceptive patch.
Diaphragms
What is a diaphragm? A rubber diaphragm is a barrier method of women’s birth control. Learn about diaphragm use as well as pros, cons, costs, and how to obtain a diaphragm. Diaphragm effectiveness is also discussed.
What is a diaphragm? A rubber diaphragm is a barrier method of women’s birth control. Learn about diaphragm use as well as pros, cons, costs, and how to obtain a diaphragm. Diaphragm effectiveness is also discussed.
Cervical Cap
Before having sex, know your birth control options. A cervical cap is a barrier birth control device, fitted by your doctor and is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Similar to the diaphragm (only smaller), the cervical cap prevents sperm from reaching an egg. The Femcap and Lea Shield are two types of cervical caps.
Before having sex, know your birth control options. A cervical cap is a barrier birth control device, fitted by your doctor and is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Similar to the diaphragm (only smaller), the cervical cap prevents sperm from reaching an egg. The Femcap and Lea Shield are two types of cervical caps.
No More Periods: The Safety of Continuous Birth Control
Extended cycle pills, like Seasonale, Seasonique, Lybrel and Yaz cause fewer periods, leading to less cramps, mood swings and PMS. You can skip periods or reduce symptoms through continuous birth control pill use. Is it safe to skip periods? Find out about the safety of using long-term oral contraceptives to have fewer periods. Learn why many women are having no more periods by using these pills.
Extended cycle pills, like Seasonale, Seasonique, Lybrel and Yaz cause fewer periods, leading to less cramps, mood swings and PMS. You can skip periods or reduce symptoms through continuous birth control pill use. Is it safe to skip periods? Find out about the safety of using long-term oral contraceptives to have fewer periods. Learn why many women are having no more periods by using these pills.
New Warning for the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
The FDA has recently updated the label on the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch. Information regarding the safety of this birth control option is presented.
The FDA has recently updated the label on the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch. Information regarding the safety of this birth control option is presented.
Lybrel - The Continuous Birth Control Pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth-control pill that is also designed to eliminate women's monthly periods. Lybrel is a type of continuous birth control where a woman takes a pill everyday for 365 days (a whole year). Learn more about Lybrel - what Lybrel is, its advantages, risks, costs, and effectiveness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth-control pill that is also designed to eliminate women's monthly periods. Lybrel is a type of continuous birth control where a woman takes a pill everyday for 365 days (a whole year). Learn more about Lybrel - what Lybrel is, its advantages, risks, costs, and effectiveness.
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
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