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Written by Jane Carrasco

Take Control Of Your Fertility And Sexual Health!

The best time to think about birth control is before you get pregnant.

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Birth Control Options Available

 

In America, there are 38 million women using some form of birth control. There are many brands on the market today, but basically, there are three types: barrier, hormonal and permanent.

 

Your doctor will help you decide which will be the best option for you.

 

Barrier Contraceptives- These contraceptives work to prevent conception by physically blocking the sperm from getting into the uterus to the egg. With the exception of the male condom, these methods offer very little protection against communicable diseases and chances of getting pregnant while using them are greater than if you take the pill. These barrier methods must be used every time you have sex to be effective. Barrier methods of contraception include the male condom, the female condom, diaphragm with spermicide, contraceptive sponge , the cervical cap with spermicide and spermicide alone.


Hormone Methods- This method includes birth control pills, shots (Depo-Provera), the contraceptive patch, implants, and the vaginal ring. The IUD is also considered a hormonal method of birth control. Birth controls that use hormones are very good at preventing pregnancy while providing no protection from HIV/AIDS or other STD's.

 
Permanent Methods- These birth control methods include tubal implants, tubal ligation and the males vasectomy.


 

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There are questions you have to ask yourself when considering the various types of birth control on the market and which method will work best for you.

 

Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?
How often do you have sex?
What are the side effects?
Do you want to have children in the future?
Do you smoke?
Has anyone in your family ever had blood clots?
Can you remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?
How many sexual partners do you have?
Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?

 

The main thing is that you find a birth control that will work for you.

 

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Talk to your doctor about the risks associated with your health and lifestyle combined with birth control. Taking birth control hormones could adversely affect the blood system (clotting, blood pressure), and therefore blood tests (or at least consulting with a physician who knows one's health problems) are required before taking them.

 

talk to your doctor
 

There are advantages and side effects associated with birth control and is is important to know the facts. Keep in mind, the best option for protecting yourself from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS is still abstinence, which is not practical, or by using male condom's.

 

 

Disclaimer
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. The content provided is intended strictly for informational purposes to help patient understanding of medical terms and conditions.

 

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