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  • Lunelle Injection: What You Should Know

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    Read more Lunelle, a once-popular monthly birth control injection, is no longer available in the United States. Its recall was initiated due to concerns regarding its effectiveness as a contraceptive method. Initially introduced in 2000, Lunelle consisted of a combination of estradiol cypionate and medroxyprogesterone. However, in 2002, the syringes were voluntarily pulled from the…

  • Birth Control Patch

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    Read more The birth control patch is a small, square plastic patch (about 1 3/4 inches) that is applied directly to a woman’s skin. This hormonal contraceptive requires a prescription to obtain. How Does the Birth Control Patch Work? The patch releases hormones, specifically estrogen and progestin, which are also found in many oral contraceptives.…

  • Stopping Birth Control: What to Expect When You Go Off Hormonal Contraceptives

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    Read more If you’re considering discontinuing hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, or IUD, there’s a few things you should know about the transition. Once you stop taking these contraceptives, the hormones that have been regulating your cycle will leave your body within just five days. This shift can lead to various symptoms,…