Skip to main content
Logo for WebMD
  • Home
  • Conditions
    Conditions View All
    • ADD/ADHD
    • Allergies
    • Arthritis
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Breast Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • DVT
    • Eczema
    • Eye Health
    • Heart Disease
    • HIV & AIDS
    • Lung Disease
    • Lupus
    • Mental Health
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Migraine
    • Pain Management
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Sexual Conditions
    • Skin Problems
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • View All
  • Drugs & Supplements
    Drugs & Supplements
    • Drugs
    • Supplements
    • Pill Identifier
    • Interaction Checker
    • Pet Medications
  • Well-Being
    Well-Being
    • Aging Well
    • Baby
    • Birth Control
    • Children's Health
    • Diet & Weight Management
    • Fitness & Exercise
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Balance
    • Healthy Beauty
    • Men's Health
    • Parenting
    • Pet Health
    • Pregnancy
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Teen Health
    • Women's Health
  • Symptom Checker
  • Find a Doctor
  • More
    More
    • News
    • Blogs
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • Newsletters
    • WebMD Surveys
    • WebMD Magazine
    • Best Hospitals
    • Support Groups
  • Privacy & More
Log In
  • Sexual Health
  • Birth Control
Birth Control
  • Overview
    • Best Birth Control
    • By Age
    • For People of Color
    • Birth Control & Breastfeeding
    • Beyond Pregnancy Prevention
  • Types
    • Forms of Contraception
    • Which Type Is Right for Me?
  • Hormonal Methods
    • The Pill
    • Contraceptive Implant
    • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
    • Other Hormonal Options
  • Barrier Methods
    • Condoms
    • Other Barrier Options
  • Behavioral Methods
  • Medical Methods
  • Male Birth Control
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Side Effects & Complications
    • Side Effects
    • Complications
  • View Full Guide

Hormonal Methods

  1. The Pill

    1. Birth Control Pills
    2. What Is the Minipill?
    3. What Is Extended-Use Birth Control?
    4. Do Birth Control Pills Cause Nausea?
    5. The Pill and Your Sex Drive
    6. Will Birth Control Pills Make Me Gain Weight?
    7. Medicines That Interfere With Birth Control Pills
    8. The Birth Control Pill and Breast Cancer Risk
    9. Is Heart Disease a Worry if I Use the Pill?
    10. Oral Contraceptives and Cervical Cancer: What to Know
    11. Stopping the Pill? 10 Ways Your Body May Change
    12. Can I Still Get Pregnant if I'm on the Pill?

  2. Contraceptive Implant

    1. Birth Control Implants
    2. Birth Control Implants and Weight Gain
    3. Nexplanon Removal: What to Know

  3. Intrauterine Device (IUD)

    1. Birth Control and the IUD (Intrauterine Device)
    2. Types of IUDs: Which One Is Right for You?
    3. IUD Side Effects
    4. What to Know About Mirena and Depression
    5. Pregnancy and IUDs: What You Need to Know
    6. IUD Removal: What to Expect

  4. Other Hormonal Options

    1. Birth Control Patch (Transdermal Contraceptive)
    2. Vaginal Ring for Birth Control
    3. Depo-Provera (Birth Control Shot)

More on Birth Control

photo of more on depression

How Effective Is Your Birth Control?

6 Common Birth Control Mistakes to Avoid

Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control?

Recommended
photo of couple kissing

FEATURED

Top doctors in ,

Find more top doctors on

Related Links

  • Find a Gynecologist
  • STDs
  • Women's Health
  • Men's Health
  • Find a Gynecologist
  • Birth Control Overview
  • Complications
  • Type
  • Behaviour Methods
  • Hormonal Methods
  • Barrier Methods
  • Medical Methods
  • Male Birth Control
  • Risks

  • Policies

    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Editorial Policy
    • Advertising Policy
    • Correction Policy
    • Terms of Use

  • About

    • Contact Us
    • Careers
    • Newsletter
    • WebMD App
    • Corporate
    • Site Map

  • For Advertisers

    • Advertise with Us
    • Market Research
  • TRUSTe
  • TAG Registered Seal
  • Adchoices

© 2005 - 2025 WebMD LLC, an Internet Brands company. All rights reserved. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.

Logo for WebMD