Birth Control Shot

December 1, 2009 by malepil · Leave a Comment
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The birth control shot is a contraceptive method injected intramuscularly every three months. It has a slow-release form and it normally contains one type of hormone only: progesterone. The main impact of this hormone is to prevent ovulation, meaning that there will be no egg release monthly.

Birth Control Side Effects

December 1, 2009 by malepil · Leave a Comment
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Birth control side effects are usually reported for the use of hormone-based methods. Pills are normally characterized by a lower tolerance level, but individual factors have the biggest influence under the circumstances. Here are the most common side effects exposed, yet, regardless of how mild they may seem, they ought to be reported to the doctor if they do not cease after the period of time specified in the usage instructions.

Morning After Pill

December 1, 2009 by malepil · Leave a Comment
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The morning after pill is also known under the name of emergency contraception, because women use it after unprotected intercourse or when another birth control method fails. The same hormones present in the regular birth control pill are used in the morning after pill with the only mention that the concentration of the ingredients is a bit higher. The morning after pill should not replace a regular birth control method, because used frequently it can seriously impair health.