- Only for women
- Some methods require a Doctor’s prescription
- Contains hormones similar to progesterone and estrogen and works in the combination to do the following:
- Prevents ovulation
- Thickens cervical mucus
- Thins uterine lining to prevent ovulation
Possible Side Effects
- vary from woman to woman. Most side effects disappear within 3 months. Possible side effects include
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness
- Mood changes
- Drug interaction with certain medication
Methods
- Oral Contraceptive Pills
- Injection
- IUDs
- Implenon
- Birth Control Patch