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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 you You want to know more about the effectiveness of non-hormonal methods You 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 methods What else these non-hormonal contraceptive methods are useful for preventing Some things we cover in this episode: Copper Coil (IUD) Cervical cap / diaphragm Sponge Male condom Female condom Spermicides Withdrawal Method FAMs (Fertility Awareness Based Methods) Sympto-Thermal Fertility Awareness Lactational Amenorrhea Method Resources and References: Copper IUD: Inhibition of sperm motility in vitro by copper wire 0.8% Failure Rate: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  The Efficacy Of Intrauterine Devices For Emergency Contraception And Beyond: A Systematic Review Update Serum Copper in Long-Term Users of Copper Intrauterine Devices Changes in copper and zinc serum levels in women wearing a copper TCu-380A intrauterine device Decreased Zinc and Increased Copper in Individuals with Anxiety Fertility Awareness Based Methods:Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family Planning Sympto-Thermal Fertility Awareness:Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family Planning Lactational Amenorrhea Method:The efficacy of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) among working women Relevant episodes of The PCOS Nutritionist Podcast:  Your Guide to Birth Control (Part 1): Hormonal Birth Control The single biggest factor to getting pregnant - and you’re in control of it Links to our programs: The PCOS Protocol Eggducated