Infertility news | Breaking infertility news

News

Advertisers:

Birth control innovations give women many new choices

...And some women are more prone to gain weight with Depo than they are with other forms of hormonal control, Coner says.� Cost: About $55 per shot.� Effectiveness: 99.7 percent effective.

"It's like getting your tubes tied," Coner says.Today Sponge� What it is: A disposable device made of polyurethane foam containing spermicide.� Pros: Can be left in place for 24 hours without having to replace the spermicide, as one would need to do with a diaphragm.� Cons: You have to wait at least six hours after intercourse - and then remember to remove it.

Good for only 24 hours� Cost: About $10 for a pack of three.� Effectiveness: 89 to 91 percent effective when used correctly.With typical use, it's 84 to 87 percent effective.Mirena IUD� What it is: An intrauterine device that's professionally inserted and removed that releases progesterone slowly into your uterus.

Must be replaced every five to seven years.� Pros: Good for women who want to space out their children, Wright says.

Can make periods lighter and, in some women, will end periods altogether.� Cons: The progesterone in this IUD may contribute to more headaches and tiredness than are associated with the copper IUD, says Stutsman.It has the same risk as other progesterone-only products.As with the copper IUD, if you get a sexually transmitted diseasewhile using one of these devices, it can be more of a problem.And if you get pregnant while using...