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Are you done with the traditional birth control methods – condoms, spermicides, diaphragms, hormones, etc.? If so, we recommend moving forward with a permanent birth control option. Some are more invasive than others, and all come with their own set of pros and cons. Setting an appointment with your OB/GYN is the first step in determining which […]
Education, technology and women’s empowerment have created a market where birth control options abound. Birth Control 101: What’s Your Birth Control Method of Choice? Some birth control options provide a barrier to prevent the sperm from meeting the egg, some use hormones to manipulate the female reproductive cycle, and some use a combination of both. […]
Not having to remember to take a daily pill, combined with not having a period, are two of the Depo Provera shot’s most compelling features. Depo Provera is a safe and convenient injection that lasts three months and is administered by your OB/GYN. There are side effects that may make it a less desirable option, […]
Are you looking for an impermanent form of birth control that feels pretty permanent while you’re using it? Nothing to remember to take each morning and nothing to be injected? Something that is inserted one time and doesn’t come out again for another three- to 12-years (depending on the brand)? Sounds like you’re a prime […]
Are you in the process of evaluating which method of birth control is right for you? The birth control pill is one of the most popular methods of preventing pregnancy because it is one of the most effective. The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) states that only about 1% of women who take the […]
Several months back, we posted a blog titled, Birth Control 101, as an overview of the various birth control options available to women. Of course, while condoms are also available to men, we figure women should always have some on hand in case the man in question is “fresh out.” However, now we’re thrilled to […]
You might expect teenagers to become pregnant without planning on it, but did you know that many women in their 20’s and 30’s also have unintended pregnancies—while using contraception? It’s hard to believe, but every year more than 1 million American women get pregnant while using birth control. In our last blog entry, we listed […]
