Birth control | Hormone Free Period

Apr 18, 20213 min read

My Experience on the Birth Control Patch and Why I Quit

Xulane is a transdermal hormonal birth control that your body processes by absorbing synthetic estrogen and progestin into your bloodstream.

Apr 18, 20213 min read

My Two-Year Experience on NuvaRing and Why I Quit

NuvaRing is a once-monthly hormonal contraception in the form of a vaginal ring that steadily releases estrogen and progestins.

Apr 18, 20213 min read

My 5-Year Experience with the Combination Birth Control Pill

The combination birth control pill combines synthetic estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation, fertilization, and implantation.

Mar 31, 20215 min read

Going Hormone Free: An Interview with Claudia

Editor's note before we begin: Hormone Free Period was always meant to be a community - not just a one woman show. My goal here is to...

Mar 21, 20218 min read

What's the Fertility Awareness Method and How Do I Use It?

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. What I share here are insights from scientific reading and research and I'll always share my...

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Mar 15, 20214 min read

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. I share well-researched insights and cite my sources for each post, but if you have a...

Mar 11, 20214 min read

How Birth Control Works, Part II: Myths and Truths About Hormonal Contraceptives

Disclaimer: I'm not.a doctor. What I publish here are insights informed by my research and I cite sources at the bottom of each article....

Jan 31, 20216 min read

How Birth Control Works, Part 1: Your Period

Disclaimer before I write anything science-y: I'm not a trained medical professional and I have no scientific background in understanding...

Jan 27, 20213 min read

My Birth Control Story, Part 4: Becoming Hormone Free

As I explored the idea of quitting HBC I often got emotional. I'd google other women's experiences and become enraged at what they'd...

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