Birth Control
5 articles, from the basics to the full research. Each one answers first, then goes as deep as you want.
Read in order
- How does hormonal birth control stop pregnancy? 3 min How hormonal birth control works, what it suppresses, and why the 'period' on the pill isn't a real period
- Does hormonal birth control raise the risk of depression and blood clots? 5 min The documented side effects of hormonal birth control — nutrient depletion, mood changes, blood clots, and more
- Does hormonal birth control raise cancer risk? 7 min Why the WHO classifies combined hormonal contraception as a Group 1 carcinogen, the cancers connected to use, and the broader disease links most patients never hear about
- Do different types of hormonal birth control carry different risks? 10 min Each form of hormonal birth control has its own risk profile — the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, and IUDs are not interchangeable
- How effective are non-hormonal birth control options like the copper IUD? 7 min Non-hormonal birth control options, fertility awareness methods, and what to expect when coming off the pill