Not exact matches
Any
type of medication that contains hormones —
birth control, hormone therapy, some infertility treatments — can also cause breast pain just
like surges
of naturally occurring hormones do before your period.
Four
types of hormonal IUDs have been approved by the FDA; each works by releasing progestin (just
like the implant and some
birth control pills).
You can get some
types of birth control,
like condoms, at drugstores or convenience stores.
You might need to use a backup method
of birth control (
like condoms) until the IUD starts to work — whether you're protected against pregnancy right away depends on what
type of IUD you get and when it's put in.
Certain
types of birth control —
like the pill, shot, implant, and IUD — can help with PMS and other period problems.
You need to see a doctor or nurse to get the
types of birth control that work best to prevent pregnancy —
like the IUD, implant, shot, pill, patch, or ring.
But if you don't get the implant during the first 5 days
of your period, you should use some other
type of birth control (
like condoms) for the first week after getting your implant.
So using condoms with another
type of birth control (
like the implant, IUD, or pill) gives you backup protection in case either method fails.
If you're not sure that you'll be able to use spermicide every single time you have vaginal sex, there are plenty
of other
types of birth control out there that are easier to use and offer better protection against pregnancy (
like IUDs and implants).
If you're not sure that you'll be able to use your cervical cap every single time you have vaginal sex, there are plenty
of other
types of birth control out there that are easier to use and offer better protection against pregnancy (
like IUDs and implants).
Some
types of birth control can also help treat certain health problems or provide other health benefits —
like making periods lighter and less painful.