
Birth Control Types:
Combination birth control pills are a daily medication that contains 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin) to prevent pregnancy.
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a little, t-shaped piece of plastic inserted into the uterus to provide birth control. The 3 types of IUDs that use the hormone progestin include Mirena, Skyla, and Liletta. Skyla is the smallest of the progestin IUDs.
The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for 3 months. It can be administered at home or by a healthcare professional