Progesterone-Only Birth Control Pills
Progesterone-only birth control pills are an alternative to contraceptives that contain estrogen, a hormone that naturally occurs in the body. Birth control that only has one hormone, progestin, is considered safer and also has fewer side effects than combination hormone contraceptives. Choosing your birth control based on risk factors, personal health, and family history can [...]
Birth Control and Its Side Effects
The birth control pill is a reversible method of pregnancy prevention available only by prescription. The pill contains synthetic hormones, such as estrogen and progestin, that mimic those produced by the body to regulate menstruation. Depending on the the primary hormone, birth control pills work to prevent prevent pregnancy in several ways: Preventing ovulation, or [...]