Birth Control Hormonal Methods

• Birth Control Hormonal Methods Introduction
• Birth Control Pills
• 91-Day Birth Control Pills
• Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills
• Birth Control Patch
• Vaginal Ring
• Implant
• Injections and Combination Injections
• For More Information
• Web Links
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Birth Control Hormonal Methods Introduction

"The pill" was introduced in the United States in 1962 and signaled a new era for women and their ability to control their fertility.

The pill remains the leading birth control method used by women younger than 30 years of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Longer-acting implants, injections, rings, and patches that use hormones to prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs or to create a poor environment for sperm to fertilize an egg are also available.

The ultimate decision of which birth control method to use is best made by each individual woman in consultation with her health care provider. Each method has risks, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages.