There are two types of hormonal birth control:
Combination Hormonal Birth Control: Combination birth control is methods that contain both synthetic estrogen and some type of progestin. Progestin-Only Birth Control: These methods are contraceptives that only contain progestin and are good options if you cannot use birth control that contains estrogen.
Hormonal birth control methods tend to be very popular. You may wish to use hormonal contraception because:
These methods are reversible (with the exception of Depo Provera). This means that your fertility (or ability to get pregnant) quickly returns once you stop using them. Hormonal birth control is convenient and easy to use. Many of these methods have some of the lowest failure rates (when used correctly), so they are very effective. Hormone birth control can offer you many non-contraceptive health benefits as well (like helping with bad menstrual cramps or reducing acne).
Here is a list of all of the available hormonal birth control methods for you to use. The first three are combination methods and the rest of the list are progestin-only hormonal birth control options.
Be honest during this conversation. Why? Because certain behaviors (like smoking) may put you more at risk for complications while using hormonal birth control.
Also, keep in mind that hormonal birth control:
Does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases May be less effective if you use certain medications Could possibly increase your risk of developing a blood clot May be less effective if you are very overweight
