When it comes to birth control, women have more options than ever. But more options mean there's a lot more to consider. So how can you choose which pregnancy prevention method is right for you?
The most important step is to weigh all your options with your doctor. Understand how each form of birth control will affect your health: Factors like high blood pressure, smoking, and a history of breast cancer should impact your choice.
The most popular forms of birth control are oral contraception, tubal ligation (tying of the tubes), and condoms. While no method is foolproof, oral contraception can do a good job of preventing pregnancy: for every 100 women who use oral contraception, nine become pregnant.
There are many method options available. They all have pros and cons. When choosing a contraceptive method, you should think about:
- How effective is it?
- What are the possible risks and side effects.
- Plans for future pregnancies.
- personal preference.
- If you have a medical condition that could affect your choices.
- If you take medications that interact with the method.
There are many different types of birth control, and each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. The type chosen will depend on the general health, lifestyle and relationships of each patient. Among them:
- condoms
- Birth control pill (the pill).
- Injectable hormonal contraceptive.
- Contraceptive implants.
- Emergency contraception.
- Intrauterine device.
- Diaphragms
- Sterilization
La Dr. Hortensia García Robayna, gynecologist and obstetrician at Ginefem, He explains in this video which is the best contraceptive method for each patient.
