Copper IUD: How It Works, Benefits, Periods, and Safety
A copper IUD is a long-acting, hormone-free contraceptive placed inside the uterus that prevents pregnancy mainly by impairing sperm function.
Hormonal IUD: How It Works, Benefits, Bleeding, and Safety
A hormonal IUD is a long-acting contraceptive placed inside the uterus that releases progestin and can also make periods lighter or stop them.
Vaginal Ring: How It Works, Use, Benefits, and Sexual Health
A vaginal ring is a flexible hormonal contraceptive placed inside the vagina that mainly prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
Injectable Contraception: How the Birth-Control Shot Works
Injectable contraception is a hormonal birth-control method given at regular intervals to prevent pregnancy, usually with a long-acting progestin.
Progestin-Only Pill: How It Works, Use, Benefits, and Bleeding
A progestin-only pill is an estrogen-free oral contraceptive that prevents pregnancy mainly by thickening cervical mucus and, in some formulations, suppressing ovulation.
Contraceptive Patch: How It Works, Use, Benefits, and Risks
A contraceptive patch is a hormonal birth-control method worn on the skin that mainly prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation.
Abortion Care: Methods, Aftercare, Safety, and Reproductive Health
Abortion care includes medical assessment, medication or procedures, pain relief, follow-up, and supportive care before, during, and after an abortion.
Combined Oral Contraceptive: How the Pill Works and Its Uses
A combined oral contraceptive is a birth-control pill containing estrogen and progestin that mainly prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
Reproductive Coercion: Pregnancy, Contraception, and Control
Reproductive coercion is pressure, deception, or interference that limits another person’s freedom to make decisions about contraception, pregnancy, or reproduction.
Contraceptive Sabotage: Birth Control Interference and Consent
Contraceptive sabotage is intentional interference with another person’s birth control, undermining consent, reproductive autonomy, and pregnancy prevention.