Birth Control Basics

In this episode, we discuss:

What is contraception or birth control? 2:25
What are some different kinds of birth control? 3:03
Are some methods better than others? 4:06
How do these methods work? 5:58
What actually happens in the body when I get pregnant? 5:58
What are the hormones involved in pregnancy? How do they work? 7:41
What actually causes my period? 10:22
How does birth control with hormones work? 11:40
Does birth control protect me from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? 13:10
What resources do you recommend for more information on birth control? 13:57

Resources: https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/

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Peer reviewed by Dr. David Eisen, Chief of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada 
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

DISCLAIMER: 
This podcast isnt meant to be a replacement for a traditional doctor’s appointment, nor is it meant to be providing medical advice. Rather, it is meant to supplement your doctor’s visit and explain why your doctor asked what they asked, and help explain the diagnosis and common treatment plans.

Doctors often have very different styles and approaches to a patient and their diagnosis. If we discuss a question or treatment plan that your doctor didnt mention, that doesn’t mean that they are a bad doctor. This could represent a difference in practice style, or the fact that your doctor knows you better than we do, and has created a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle. 

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