Stops ovaries from releasing an egg each month. Should not be used by women with liver disease, heart disease, breast cancer or blood clots. Can be removed anytime, then woman can become pregnant right away. Always in place. Less chance of ovarian or endometrial cancer.
Minor surgery is required to insert or remove capsules.
Pills made from artificial hormones. Stops ovaries from releasing an egg each month. Must be prescribed by a clinician. Very small chance of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. May cause high blood pressure.