Contraception Methods and Hormones: How Does It Work?
Many contraceptives owe their effectiveness to hormones. The most popular contraceptives are the hormonal IUD and the pill. Their main function is to prevent pregnancy, but the pill also ensures a regular and predictable menstrual cycle.
For many women, this is reason enough to take the pill. However, there is a growing group of women looking for a hormone-free alternative to the pill. This is partly because they experience adverse effects from taking contraception and hormones.
Side Effects of Hormones
Many women no longer want to use the hormonal pill for contraception for various reasons. They don’t feel well on it, mood swings, decreased libido, headaches, and weight gain are relatively common.
Often there are also medical reasons for not using the pill, such as the risk of thrombosis, (breast) cancer, stroke, or in cases of diabetes.
Choose Hormone-Free, Choose Caya Contraception
Caya is the hormone-free alternative to hormonal contraception. The reliability of the Caya diaphragm in combination with the use of Caya gel is between 97% and 99% when used correctly. Do you want to read more about how hormones work? What role can hormones play in your relationship? Then read these articles on theguardian.com and eoswetenschap.eu. There is still a lot of information to be found about contraception and hormones, however not all information is equally reliable. If in doubt, it’s best to consult your general practitioner or treating physician.
