Facts About Types of Nonhormonal Birth Control

Over the Pill? Facts About Nonhormonal Birth Control

June 5, 2013

Facts About Types of Nonhormonal Birth Control

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We recently had a reader ask about switching to an IUD after being on the pill. And with the intrauterine device's rise in popularity, we're thinking she's not the only one with questions about nonhormonal birth control options.

Hormonal options range from the ring to the patch to the pill, but what if you want to avoid the consequences, including mood swings, weight gain, decreased sex drive, or other side effects? You're in luck — different methods of hormone-free birth control exist. And if you have health insurance, almost all forms of birth control are free under the Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare."

I've rounded up some basic info — including effectiveness rates and pros and cons — on several different nonhormonal options that will let you enjoy freedom from pregnancy. If one or more sparks your interest, talk to your gynecologist about whether it will work for you.

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9 Comments

Molly14520470 27 weeks

Surgical sterilization may NOT last forever!!! I had this done at 27 right after the C-section of my 2nd child....at 36 I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. Do your research because I don't wish this experience on anyone!!

kimmieb124 1 year

I tried the paragard IUD after giving birth to my daughter. Never again. I had mild cramping after insertion, which is normal, but when I got my first period with the IUD in, I felt like I was going into labor all over again. I never had bad cramps until using the IUD but with the IUD I was in so much pain that I was basically bedridden.

danakscully64 2 years

See a doctor!!!

MARIA14 2 years

Hi! i take off pills last september 2010 until now i haven't seen my period.What should i do to bring back my period. I want to have kid/s

danakscully64 2 years

I'm bummed about the failure rate of these forms, very scary! I wish I could be on the Pill, it just gives me TERRIBLE side effects.

EmEEk 2 years

ooh, ooh, I have a blog about this! http://birthcontroloptions.onsugar.com/

2 years

Does the pill cause your skin to produce less oil?

mrsld 3 years

Does anyone know the deal with the contraceptive films?

Natalie Love 3 years

Most of those sound uncomfortable to insert every time before sex, and have higher chance of pregnancy, so I probably won't try most. My mom used an IUD after giving birth to me, because after 35, being on the pill is not recommended. It's effective for 10 years and worked well for her, so I would probably go for that when the time comes. For now, I'm putting up with the side effects of the pills.