In this episode, we discuss:

What are the different types of birth control with hormones? 1:50
What are the non-pregnancy benefits of birth control with hormones? 2:28
When shouldn't someone use birth control with hormones? 3:24
Is birth control with hormones dangerous? 4:41
Do these methods of birth control prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? 5:11
What are the side effects of hormones? 5:32
How do you know when the dose is right for me? 6:39
How does the birth control pill work? 6:52
When should I start taking the pill? 7:54
Does it matter when during the day I take the pill? 8:50
What happens if I miss a pill? 9:09
What is the birth control ring? is it a good methods? 11:03
Can you feel the ring during intercourse? 11:46
What is the birth control patch? 11:51
What are IUDs, or intra-uterine devices? 12:25
What are the benefits of IUDs? 13:05
Are IUDs painful to insert? 13:30
What are the risks of getting an IUD? 14:01
Why might I not want an IUD? 14:42
What are the side effects of an IUD? 15:54
How long can you leave an IUD inserted? 16:14
What are the progesterone-only types of birth control? 16:24
What are specific types and side effects of progesterone-only birth control? 16:53
How often do you get the progesterone injections, and are there side effects? 17:47
What should I do if I want to get pregnant? 18:45
What other resources do you recommend? 20:10

Sex and you - https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/
Dr. Dervaitis video series - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5RWzabWjv4zmrvlrwTo-g

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Peer reviewed by Dr. David Eisen, Chief of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

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