{"id":3618,"date":"2025-08-26T19:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/?page_id=3618"},"modified":"2025-09-02T19:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:17:51","slug":"hormonal-birth-control-methods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/gynecology\/hormonal-birth-control-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormonal Birth Control Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hormonal birth control methods are a popular form of contraception in the United States. These methods include pills, the patch, the ring and the birth control injection.\u00a0Our Grapevine and Fort Worth ObGyns<\/a>\u00a0prescribe all of these forms of birth control.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Unlike progestin-only methods, combined hormonal birth control methods contain both estrogen and progestin hormones. Both methods prevent pregnancy in a multi-faceted way. They prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus. In addition, hormonal birth control thins the uterine lining, making it more difficult for any fertilized egg to attach to it.<\/p>

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Combined hormonal birth control methods are sometimes used to treat problems such as irregular periods, menstrual cramps, fibroids, acne and unwanted hair growth. These methods have even been used to help reduce migraines.<\/p>

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Progestin-only hormonal birth control methods can be used during breastfeeding and resumed immediately after giving birth. These methods also help with heavy menstrual bleeding, and, for some women, may cause them to cease menstruating entirely. Progestin-only methods are also appropriate for women who cannot use combination methods; for example, women with deep vein thrombosis.<\/p>

Both methods of hormonal birth control have a similar effectiveness rate:<\/p>