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Birth Control Basics: The Pill & the IUD

Valerie Elser & Denise Poulos Season 1 Episode 1

Gyno-mom, Dr. Poulos, and her daughter, Val, discuss the two most commonly used forms of reversible birth control, the pill and the intrauterine device (or IUD for short). They go over the basics behind these two birth control types touching on the science behind them, the hormones involved, the many benefits of birth control, common side effects, and how to talk with your doctor about which birth control is right for you. Hear some myths busted and hear from real women about their experiences surrounding the pill and the IUD.