Hormonal means of contraception include the following:
- Implants
- Injectable depomedroxyprogesterone acetate
- Progestin-only oral contraceptives
- Combination oral contraceptives
- 91-day combination oral contraceptives - Reduce the number of menstrual cycles per year
- Combination patch contraceptive
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) wiith a reservoir containing levonorgestrel progesterone
- Emergency contraceptive pills coated with progesterone
Adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives usually diminish with continued use of the same method. Often, prescribers only need to reassure patients that these symptoms will likely resolve within . . .
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