what is the best method of birth control?

Question

i have heard of the patch, pill, ring, etc........ im seventeen and am sexually active...... help me!!!!!

Answer 1

Pills to regulate your cycle as they are 99% effective used in addition to condoms since the pill does NOTHING to prevent Herpes, Syphillis, Chlamydia, H.I.V. and other STDS.

Of course if you didn't want to chance getting pregnant you wouldn't be having sex at 17 and just NOW asking about birth control options (so I personally doubt you'll follow anyone's advice)

Answer 2

The best method is abstanence because it's the only 100% guranteed method.

The Pill has a 97% success rate and will cost: $50-$175 for exam; $15-$25 a month for the pills.

The Condom has a 90% for the male version and a 79% for the female version. Cost: $.50 each for male condoms; up to $3 for the vaginal pouch; $3-$10 per tube for spermicide.

Implanted and Injected Hormones have a 99% success rate. Cost: Implants: $500-$750 for the exam, 5-year implant, and insertion; $120-$150 for removal. Shots: $50-$175 for exam and $35-$55 for a 90-day injection.

Cervical Cap and Diaphragm have a 82-94% success rate. Cost: $70-$175 for the exam; $15-$40 for the device; $3-$10 per tube for spermicide.

Spermicides have a 80% success rate. Cost: $3-$10 per tube.

Intrauterine Device (IUD) has a 97-99% success rate. Cost: $175-$450 for exam and insertion.

The Rhythm Method has a 75% success rate, and no costs.

Emergency Birth Control has a between a 75-99 success rate depending on what method of contraception you were using. Costs: $35-150 for a visit, and $8-50 for the pills. A visit may not be necessary if you already have birth control pills. About $400 for the exam and insertion of the IUD, which can last up to ten years. Costs may be less at family planning clinics and health centers.

Answer 3

abstinence is the best. But when that's not an option then u can always try the pill. I wouldn't advice the injection because if u have a reaction to it u'll be stuck dealing with it until it exits ur blood stream. The patch isn't well tested, some women have had heart attacks or strokes. The ring is similar to the patch so i'd research that alot before i consider it. I'd say the pill, u'll have to be responsible and make sure u take it everyday at the same time, but if u have a reaction to it u can just stop. See your gynecologist, get u check ups regularly get a pap smear, hpv a virus that the body should fight off sometimes remains in the body but isn't visible. It causes cervical cancer and worst in women. So get tested.

Answer 4

abstinence is the only tried and true birth control. Talk to your gynecologist about what birth control might work best for you. Some birth control is stronger than others and can make you sick. Also, all birth control has possible side effects of some sort. Even if you are on birth control, you should always make your partner wear a condom. Birth control only helps to prevent pregnancy. It does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases. There is no way to know for certain, that your partner does not have a STD. Many STD symptoms may not appear for years or may have no symptoms at all. You should be tested regularly if you are sexually active. Do not become a statistic.

Answer 5

Don't have sex!! Why are you having sex at 17? You should be using that energy somewhere else. But if you must then you should look into the shot that is once every three months (that way you dont forget the pill) and You must use a condom too. The only safe birth control is abstinence so you should use two.Not to mention help prevent STD's just because someone looks healthy doesnt mean they are.

Answer 6

I not going to be like the rest and tell you not to have sex...the only thing I can say is just be safe. Because we are not your parents and you probably wouldn't listen to us anyway...BUT. The best thing is two different types of birth control. Birth control pill depending on your health and condoms. Condoms with all sexual acts (YES ALL SEXUAL ACTS BECAUSE IN CASE YOU DON'T KNOW YOU CAN GET A STD FROM ORAL AND ANAL SEX!!!!). Condoms are 99.9% effective with preventing pregnacies and STD's & HIV it doesn't mean that the condom is not going to break...the pill keeps you from getting pregnant and when taking everyday on time it is also 99.9% effective. I applaud you being aware that you need protection now that you are sexually active, please just use something because you are too young to have to start worrying about have a baby or a diease that you would have to live with for the rest of your life!!!

Answer 7

If you just HAVE to have sex then an Intrauterine Device (IUD) would probably be your best bet for long term birth control. There are 2 types copper and progestin. The copper lasts 10 years and the progestin lasts 5. This is a 'T' shaped flexible plastic that fits inside your uterus to prevent pregnancy. The best thing about this is when you are ready to get off of it, you just have your doctor take it out. If you try to get pregnant after you take it out there is no worries about how long it could take like with the pill or shot.

Answer 8

At your age, the best method is abstinence. I know, I know...you're in love. But I assure you if it really is love, abstinenece will only enhance the relationship. Besides birth control does not prevent STD's and that's something that a young unmarried (and sometimes even married) person has to deal with.

Answer 9

Abstinence is the only certain way (I'm also 17, and that's what I've chosen), but if you use both a condom and the pill you should be relatively safe against pregnancy or STDs. I'd include both just as a safety net.

Answer 10

Yes, no sex is the 'best method' but if you're going to remain sexually active.. then the shot is best.. the only thing is.. you get no period soo.. if it does fail.. which isnt likely you wouldnt know.. after that is the pill or ring.. then condom.. then.. nothing..