Birth control
Request an online visit for Birth control. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.
See our dedicated Birth control program → — pricing, insurance details, and full medication list.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026
About Birth control
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.
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