Hormonal Contraceptives

🎙️ Episode Description: Hormonal Contraceptives – Pills, Patches & Everything In Between

In this dynamic episode of PodBites, Maha and Sana Butt break down the world of hormonal contraceptives—from the classic combined pills to modern patches, implants, and vaginal rings.

Using real pharmacologic principles and clinical logic, they explore how hormonal contraceptives work, who should or shouldn’t use them, and how to navigate between different options based on lifestyle and medical eligibility. Expect a deep dive into drug classes, side effects, WHO safety criteria, and even emergency contraception—all in an engaging, memory-friendly format.

💊 Key Highlights:
✔️ Mechanisms of action: Estrogen vs Progestin effects
✔️ Classification: Combined pills, minipills, injectables, patches, subdermal, rings
✔️ WHO categories: Who gets what and why
✔️ Drug interactions that can tank efficacy
✔️ Emergency contraception, long-acting options, and real-life clinical pearls

🎧 Whether you're prepping for exams, counseling a patient, or just curious about how these therapies work—this episode delivers the full hormonal rundown.