Hormonal methods

Methods of birth


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Hormonal methods
Prevention methods that use hormones have either both an estrogen and a progestin, or progestin alone.
Both hormones prevent a woman's ovaries from releasing an egg during her menstrual period (called ovulation). They do this by affecting the levels of other hormones in the body makes.Progestins to prevent sperm from entering the uterus by cervical mucus a thick and sticky.Types of hormonal birth control methods include:
The combination pill, the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation to combine.Progestin only pills, also known as "mini-pill."Implants - small rods implanted surgically beneath the skin, to prevent a continuous dose of progestin release at ovulation.Progestin injections, such as Depo-Provera, are in the muscles of the upper arm or buttock once every 3 months. This injection prevents ovulation.The Patch (Ortho Evra) is on the shoulder, buttocks, or placed in another suitable place. There are constant progestin and estrogen. Like other hormone methods, a prescription is required.The vaginal ring (NuvaRing) is a flexible ring about 2 inches wide, which is inserted into the vagina. There are the hormones progestin and estrogen.Emergency (or "morning after") contraception. See: Emergency ContraceptionIUD
The spiral is a small plastic or copper device placed in the woman's uterus by her doctor. Some IUDs release small amounts of progestin. Spirals can be left in place for 5 - 10 years, depending on the device used.Spirals can be found at almost any time.Spirals are safe and well. Less than 1 in 100 pregnant women per year with an IUD.Risks and complications include cramps, bleeding (sometimes severe), and perforation of the uterus.The progestin IUD frequently causes irregular bleeding and spotting for the first few months. In about 50% of women can stop the time right to the end of the first year. This effect disappears when the device is removed.