StaffAug 6, 20202 minThe Implant The birth control implant, known by its brand name Nexplanon, is a small, rod-shaped device that releases hormone continuously into the...
StaffAug 6, 20202 minThe Gel The birth control gel is one of the newest methods of non-hormonal contraception. It was approved just this year under the brand name...
StaffAug 6, 20202 minThe IUD The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that is inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are very effective...
StaffFeb 22, 20193 minThe ShotThe shot is a method of hormonal birth control in the form of a shot given every 3 months. It contains only one hormone, a progestin. It...
StaffFeb 22, 20193 minThe PatchThe patch is a method of hormonal birth control in the form of a thin, adhesive patch that is attached to the skin every week for 3 weeks...
StaffFeb 22, 20194 minThe RingThe ring is a method of hormonal birth control in the form of a flexible plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina, where it stays in...