Request an online visit for Birth control. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.
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Hormonal contraception works primarily by suppressing ovulation and altering cervical mucus and the endometrium. Options include combined estrogen-progestin pills, patches, and rings; progestin-only pills; injectable medroxyprogesterone; subdermal implants; and hormonal IUDs. The copper IUD provides highly effective non-hormonal contraception. Selection is individualized to medical history (migraine with aura, VTE risk, smoking, hypertension), tolerability, and reproductive goals. Many methods also reduce menstrual blood loss, cramping, and acne and can lower long-term risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer.