Birth Control - Know The Different Types Of It!

The hormone pills and the patch which contain estrogen can cause lighter and shorter periods as they increase uterine contractions which expels the blood and tissue faster. Other benefits of the patch are protection from headaches and depression, pelvic inflammatory disease, iron deficiency and bone thinning. You can switch to a patch as it s highly effective. When the patch is applied to the skin correctly, it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for the three week period as it allows the correct release of hormones into your body.

Birth control pills release hormones like estrogen and progestin, just like most other birth control methods. There are two types of birth control pills the Combination pills, which contain estrogen and progestin and Progestin only pills. A birth control patch is patch which sticks to the skin and helps prevent pregnancy. It contains the two hormones estrogen and progestin as well, which are passed into the blood stream. The patch is applied to the skin once a week for three weeks. The patch is becoming popular as it doesn t have to be taken daily like the birth control pills. But make sure the patch doesn t fall off and don t forget to change it after the seven days, if you are using it.

Condoms are worn on the penis during oral, vaginal and oral intercourse. They prevent sperm from entering the vagina, thus preventing pregnancy and also stop viruses getting into the blood stream of the partner due to penetrative sex, preventing STDs. Use condoms as a backup method with female contraceptive methods like the patch, vaginal ring etc. as they are by no means 100% effective.

The birth control shot is an injection that can be taken only with a prescription. It contains only progestin and no estrogen so can be taken by even breastfeeding women. Many women adjust to the birth control shot with no problems while others have side effects like irregular bleeding. Go back and discuss with your doctor.