Making choices about birth control, or contraception, isn't easy. There are many things to think about. To get started, learn about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy. You can also talk with your doctor about the choices.
Before choosing a birth control method, think about
Your overall health
How often you have sex
The number of sex partners you have
If you want to have children someday
How well each method works to prevent pregnancy
Possible side effects
Your comfort level with using the method
Keep in mind, some times even the most effective birth control methods can fail. But your chances of getting pregnant are lowest if the method you choose always is used correctly and every time you have sex.
Birth controling methods are grouped by how they work
- Natural family planning / Rhythm method
- Barrier methods
- Contraceptive sponge
- Diaphragm, cervical cap, and cervical shield
- Female condom
- Male condom
- Hormonal methods
- Oral contraceptives Pills
- The patch
- Injection
- Vaginal ring
- Implantable devices
- Implantable rods
- Intrauterine devices
- Permanent birth control methods
- Sterilization implant
- Surgical sterilization
- Emergency contraception
