In North America, 65-80% of women aged 15-49 use birthcontrol—but do they understand how it works? This accessibleresource attempts to untangle the knots hidden in paragraphs oftechnical jargon and contradictory information. It aims to providea clear picture of how hormonal birth control works—and how itcan affect the very youngest pre-born children.Briefly detailing the functions of the different forms of hormonalbirth control, including implants, vaginal rings, the shot, the Pill,the patch, and IUDs, this booklet is meant to help couples makeinformed, ethical decisions.




