A recent study from Denmark has sparked discussions about whether progesterone-containing intrauterine devices (IUDs) are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. IUDs are well-known as a safe and highly effective form of birth control. They offer additional benefits, like reducing heavy menstrual bleeding, cramps, and lowering the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers. […]
There is a lot more out there when it comes to contraception than “The Pill.” Did you know that five new birth control methods have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years!? In this blog post, we’ll delve into these new contraceptives—Slynd, Phexxi, Nextellis, Anoverra, and Twirla—each offering unique features and benefits. These effective methods expand birth control access and acceptability, so that more patients can take control of their family planning.
Oral Contraceptive Pills, aka “the pill”, have been around for over 60 years. First approved for use in the United States in 1960, 1.2 million American women were using the pill within the first 2 years of its distribution. Today, the pill is still the most popular method of reversible contraception in the U.S., with 16% of women between ages 15 and 44 taking the pill – that accounts for 30% of all American women! To say that A LOT has changed between its initial approval and today, however, would be an understatement. From the pill dosage, risks and benefits, and reasons we love it – there is much to praise the pill for in its modern form.
