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Long-Term, Reversible Contraception Gains Traction With Young Women

The birth control pills are the most popular form of contraception in the U.S. among women but “The Pill” is only one of several delivery methods used for hormonal contraception. Kaiser Health News reports that long acting contraceptives like IUDs are rapidly gaining in popularity among younger women. The problems posed by hormonal birth control are well documented. The Pill and IUDs both work by manipulating sex hormones that affect mood and other biological processes. This...