Contraceptive Options for Women with Diabetes
March 26, 2019
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
There are many choices/options for contraceptive therapy for women with diabetes. Women can use certain forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy, to reduce painful periods or heavy menstrual bleeding, or to improve symptoms of other medical conditions. Contraceptive methods fall into two main categories: hormonal and non-hormonal.