Birth control - Hormona Take control of your hormones Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blog.hormona.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hormona-logo-100x100.png Birth control - Hormona 32 32 Types of IUDs – Benefits, side effects & comparisons https://blog.hormona.io/blog/iud-side-effects/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42651 Types of IUDs IUDs or intrauterine devices are contraceptives that are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They work by either releasing copper to create an inhospitable environment for sperm or progestin to thicken cervical mucus, and thin the uterine lining to prevent implantation. The way the IUD works depends on whether you choose […]

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]]> Exploring the female libido: The connection between progesterone and sex drive https://blog.hormona.io/blog/female-sex-hormones-birth-control-libido/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:48:40 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=26427 Understanding the female libido Before we can answer, “Does progesterone increase sex drive?” it’s important to gain a better understanding of what a “sex drive” means. The female libido or sex drive is how much you desire sexual activity. Every woman’s libido is unique and there’s no right or wrong level of horniness. How much […]

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]]> Loss of sex drive? Could be the Pill https://blog.hormona.io/blog/loss-of-sex-drive-the-pill/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:15:24 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=41761 The Pill has a whole slew of well-known side effects ranging from inconvenient breakthrough bleeds to headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. And, anyone who’s ever used hormonal birth control knows that the side effects are not just physical. They’re psychological and behavioral as well. The most ironic, perhaps, is a loss of sex drive. Because, […]

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]]> Coming off the pill: What happens? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/coming-off-the-pill/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:16:14 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=24927 The pill, as we all know, can be a wonder. And it’s not just about being in control of your fertility, either. Hormonal birth control can help with extreme cramps and severe bleeding and PMS. But what happens when it’s time to stop taking it? Here’s the low-down on coming off the pill. What happens […]

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]]> Non-hormonal birth control https://blog.hormona.io/blog/non-hormonal-birth-control/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:21:48 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=19810 You might know that most birth control (contraception) contains hormones, but there are also non-hormonal birth control options. Today we are going to talk about what the options are if you don’t want to be using hormones.   What is non-hormonal birth control? Non-hormonal birth control options are those that prevent pregnancy but don’t involve […]

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]]> Can Birth Control Help With PMS? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/can-birth-control-help-with-pms/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:13:16 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=18040 Cramps. Acne. Insomnia. Tears. Ice cream. Sound familiar? If you currently or have ever identified as a woman, that list may well strike fear into your heart. And that’s probably because, like around 90 percent of the women on this planet, you’ve experienced PMS. Or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, to give the thing its full name. Not […]

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]]> Hormonal BC: Can It Affect Your Long-Term Fertility? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hormonal-birth-control-can-it-affect-your-long-term-natural-fertility/ Fri, 14 May 2021 10:05:11 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=12390 Gang, I think we’re all agreed that despite the problems that come with hormonal birth control, it’s a damn good thing. The internet, though, seems pretty convinced that using birth control long term can affect your natural fertility and eggs in a negative way. So, if you’re even mildly worried about your fertility and contraception […]

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]]> Hormonal Contraception – What The Doctor Isn’t Telling You https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hormonal-birth-control-what-the-doctor-isnt-telling-you/ Tue, 04 May 2021 10:01:21 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=12296 So, as you can probably guess from the title, this week we’re talking about the joys of hormonal contraception. Or, more specifically, the ways in which it can make us ill. Cos, holy crap, can it make us ill. And, full disclosure gang, while researching this piece, I got so angry I demanded my partner […]

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]]> Types Of Contraception: Choosing The Right Contraception For You https://blog.hormona.io/blog/choosing-the-right-contraception-for-you/ https://blog.hormona.io/blog/choosing-the-right-contraception-for-you/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:48:11 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=8052 Female contraception is a wonderful thing; it gives women freedom and autonomy over their bodies and puts family planning decisions firmly in their hands. But with so many different options available finding the right contraception that works for you can be tricky.  The most common type of contraception in the UK is the pill. For […]

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]]> https://blog.hormona.io/blog/choosing-the-right-contraception-for-you/feed/ 2 The Fertility Awareness Method: Is Natural Contraception For You? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/the-fertility-awareness-method-is-natural-contraception-for-you/ https://blog.hormona.io/blog/the-fertility-awareness-method-is-natural-contraception-for-you/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:14:56 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=5488 Have you heard abut the fertility awareness method? No, then this is the post for you. More women than ever had had enough of trying different types of contraception — from the pill, to the IUD, to the humble condom. They all have their pitfalls. Whether it’s hormone imbalance or the general inconvenience of remembering to […]

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