Birth Control Options
There are many different forms of birth control options. They include:
— Barrier methods (condoms, diaphragm, sponge spermicide)
— Combined hormonal (estrogen and progesterone) options: pill, patch, ring
— Progesterone only pill
— Depo-provera Injection
— Implant (Nexplanon)
— IUD (intrauterine device): both hormonal or non-hormonal
Hormonal birth control has many other uses besides contraception
• Irregular, heavy or painful periods
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Acne
• and more!
Talk to you provider to learn more or check out the following resources:
ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) FAQ
