Opill is a progestin-only birth control pill. Progestin is a human made hormone that is similar to the natural hormone called progesterone. Progestin is in the category of a steroid and has benefits and risks. It is used for various … Continued
Kyleena – IUD Kyleena is an intrauterine device (IUD) that is designed for birth control. It contains the hormone levonorgestrel. The hormone is continuously released into the uterus in small amounts. If after a doctor inserts the IUD into the … Continued
Phexxi Birth Control Phexxi is a vaginal cream that is injected into the vagina before having sexual intercourse. It lasts for 1 hour. Its active ingredients are: lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate. How it Works: Phexxi decreases the … Continued
The following is a list of the brand names of birth control pills on the market…. Alesse Aranelle Apri Aranelle Aviane Azurette Beyaz Caziant Desogen Enpresse Estrostep Fe Gianvi Kariva Lessina Levien Levlite Lovora Loestrin Lybrel Mircette Natazia Nordette Low-Ogestrel … Continued
When a woman feels sad, or empty, or just doesn’t want to go to work, she may be depressed. If this lasts for two weeks or more, it may be a mild form of depression. Give yourself this depression test: … Continued
Over 27,000 women have had problems with Essure, which is a coil that is placed in the fallopian tubes. The manufacturer, Bayer, announced it will stop selling Essure as of the end of 2018. In 2016, the Food and Drug … Continued
A study conducted in Denmark has shown that one of the side effects of birth control is that it greatly increases depression. It was conducted over a period of 10+ years (2000-2013) and included progestin and combination types such as … Continued
In December, 2017, a new study was released based upon research with nearly 1.8 million women in Denmark. It was completed over a 10-year period and studied women who were either using the birth control pill, an implant, or IUD’s … Continued
Even those on the pill can benefit from knowing how Natural Family Planning works as a birth control method. Given the 8% chance of getting pregnant while on the pill, Natural Family Planning is worth looking into since research indicates it can … Continued
If you have decided that you’d like to become pregnant after being on birth control, a common question is, “How soon after stopping the pill will I be able to conceive?” In most cases, doctors indicate a woman can become pregnant … Continued
