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Non-Hormonal Contraception Options

Non-hormonal contraceptive methods fall into a few categories. These include barrier methods and surgical options.

The Birth Control Pill May Protect Female Athletes from Knee Injuries

There’s new research to suggest that the birth control pill can protect female athletes from ACL tears which is one of the most common knee injuries. While this may sound far-fetched, the science behind it is very interesting.

More Proof that the Birth Control Pill Reduces Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A new study of more than 200,000 women found that women who had ever taken the pill had a 26% lower risk of ovarian cancer.

Choosing A Hormonal Contraception Option

Many methods of birth control that are available today rely on hormones like those that our bodies make naturally. Hormonal methods come in many different forms—from pills to patches to shots—but all of them essentially work the same way.

Contraception and Birth Control Methods

Anyone who is having penis-in-vagina sex runs the risk of getting pregnant every time they have sex. Even if it’s your first time. Even if you have your period. Even if it’s a full moon and Mercury is in retrograde.

Questions and Concerns about Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

LARC methods are safe, reliable, and prevent pregnancy for years. For many people they are a great choice, but everyone has personal preferences for what fits in to their lifestyle and health profile.

There’s A New Non-Hormonal IUD On the Market

The FDA recently approved another copper-IUD. The device, called Miudella, is more flexible and uses less copper than the Copper-T which has been the only non-hormonal IUD on the market for many years.

Condoms: Contraception and Disease Prevention

Currently, condoms are the only widely available, proven method for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during sex. Condoms work.