Could non-hormonal birth control be right for you?

Here is a look at why you may want to choose non-hormonal birth control.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.
Updated onNovember, 2026
Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.
Updated onNovember, 2026

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