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Hormonal Birth Control

Hormonal contraceptives are made up of female sex hormones: estrogen and progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone). The most popular hormonal contraceptive is the combination pill, or oral contraceptive (OC). Other hormonal contraceptions include injected progestins, subdermal implants that release progestins, transdermal patch, vaginal ring, and emergency contraception.

The Pill

Four out of 5 women in the United States use oral contraceptives (commonly calle...Read the full article