45: Your Guide to Birth Control (Part 2): Non-Hormonal Birth Control

This is Part 2 of the 3 part series I’m doing on birth control methods - and this week is all about non-hormonal birth control methods! I know not all women with PCOS are keen to get pregnant right now (or at all!) so I wanted to talk more about birth control.There’s so much more to non-hormonal contraception than just the condom and that’s what I’m going to dive into today. If you’re looking for a more natural approach and don’t want synthetic hormones but have no idea where to start - or think that the only thing you can use are condoms - this episode is one you NEED to listen to!This episode is for you if:You’re currently on hormonal birth control and want to know what non-hormonal options are available to youYou want to know more about the effectiveness of non-hormonal methodsYou have issues with anxiety and/or depression - I’ll explain more on this in the beginning of the episode!You want some cheaper alternatives to hormonal birth control methodsWhat else these non-hormonal contraceptive methods are useful for preventingSome things we cover in this episode:Copper Coil (IUD)Cervical cap / diaphragmSpongeMale condomFemale condomSpermicidesWithdrawal MethodFAMs (Fertility Awareness Based Methods)Sympto-Thermal Fertility AwarenessLactational Amenorrhea MethodResources and References:Copper IUD:Inhibition of sperm motility in vitro by copper wire0.8% Failure Rate: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Efficacy Of Intrauterine Devices For Emergency Contraception And Beyond: A Systematic Review UpdateSerum Copper in Long-Term Users of Copper Intrauterine DevicesChanges in copper and zinc serum levels in women wearing a copper TCu-380A intrauterine deviceDecreased Zinc and Increased Copper in Individuals with AnxietyFertility Awareness Based Methods:Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family PlanningSympto-Thermal Fertility Awareness:Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family PlanningLactational Amenorrhea Method:The efficacy of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) among working womenRelevant episodes of The PCOS Nutritionist Podcast: Your Guide to Birth Control (Part 1): Hormonal Birth ControlThe single biggest factor to getting pregnant - and you’re in control of itLinks to our programs:The PCOS ProtocolEggducated