What is the best form of birth control to avoid getting pregnant?

Question

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years and I think I'm ready, but I don't want to get pregnant. So I was wondering whats the best way to avoid getting pregnant.

Answer 1

I'm glad you are being responsible enough to prevent any unwanted pregnancies. It's true that (obviously) abstinance is the best birth control, but that doesn't answer your question. From my experience, this is what I suggest...

Oral Contraceptives...they have two benefits. They not only keep you from getting pregnant, they also regulate your hormones so your period is very regular, and in my case, milder than without pills. Just remember two all-important rules...

1. Take them every day and if you miss a dose, follow the package directions. I kept mine with a glass of water on my nightstand, so when I turned off the alarm in the morning, I would take it right away. If for some reason I forget them in the morning (like on weekends when I didn't use the alarm clock) I would take it at bedtime when I set the clock for the next day. It is not considered a missed dose until it is time for your next dose, ie. the next morning.

2. Always have condoms available. Used in conjunction with oral contraceptives is the most effective birth control. Using them every time also prevents STD's, although this is not a big concern for you. Back up with condoms if you are on the pill and you are prescribed oral antibiotics. Most people don't realize that's the #1 killer of pill efficiency. Also use them as a backup when you first start oral contraceptives, and afterwards if you miss any pills and the package says to use a backup method.

Following these guidelines kept me regular, lessened PMS, and prevented pregnancy for about ten years. That's proof enough for me.

Good Luck and Blessings!!

Answer 2

I commend you for waiting so long and being responsible enough to seek out birth control before jumping in the sack! *claps*
The best hormonal thing I've been on was Ortho Evra (the patch). It worked well with my system, didn't gain weight, had clear skin, etc...but I didn't lose any weight either, and I was right on the boarder of the cut off line after giving birth to our first, so the doctor wouldn't re-prescribe it for me...
Depo definitely has a good record for preventing pregnancy, HOWEVER, it can also ruin your fertility. It is very convenient, only needing an injection in the bum once every 3 months, but convenience isn't everything as I have now discovered...18 months later, I still haven't conceived...so think long and hard before giving that one a go...it also has a bad rep for causing many other problems, like weight gain, hair loss, loss of periods (which seems a blessing at the time, but that can come back and bite you on the butt) or long periods of random bleeding (this also tends to happen when you come off...my first bleed, which was 6 months after my first missed injection, lasted for 3 weeks and was rather heavy), plus other problems...however, I know this does work for SOME women very well.

Why not look into FAM (fertility awareness method)? (Don't confuse this with the rhythm method..it is different!) This is natural, and done right, cause completely prevent pregnancy and it comes in handy when you DO want to conceive. There is a book called 'Taking Control of Your Fertility" and it tells you how this is achieved by simply taking your temperature and checking your cervical mucus and cervix daily. No hormones required, so no way of missing a day or causing future problems, etc. It is available in book shops and places like Amazon carry it.

Whatever you choose, make sure it is right for you and your partner! You need to consider every option open to you and THEN make an INFORMED decision, otherwise it may turn out you've made the biggest mistake of your life (like I did when deciding willy-nilly to go onto depo...)

Answer 3

Teaching abstinence only sex education is not helping the youth of today have safer sex. Those who support it need to become aware of the impracticality and consequences of enforcing education that does not teach teenagers how to protect themselves.

Condoms are always the best bet. (Trojan has condoms that have a spermicide lubrication on them, which betters the already overwhelming odds. There is not an odd odor or anything -- it's just like any normal condom). You could always take the morning after pill if you want, as well, to increase the odds. You guys love each other -- show it and have fun!

Answer 4

I've found out which you can get pregnant when taking each together.From what i do recognize,it could actually motive you to ovulate.So if i needed to bet i'd say a forty% danger.It maybe to early to take a house experiment,however which you can normally go to a stroll in sanatorium or your doctors and get blood work,you can find out for sure even though you might be only some weeks alongside

Answer 5

Avoiding sexual activities is the safest way of not getting pregnant. However, there are several forms available in the market such as condom, pills, patches and last but not leave work on your ovulation calendar.

Answer 6

The pill if taken correctly. condoms can and do break but should be used to avoid the spread of disease. People carry diseases and may not even know it.

Answer 7

ask him to use condoms
this will help u avoid from getting pregnant
u cn use servical caps
condoms and servical caps are present at the chemist

Answer 8

hi there if you 2 are ready to have sex then go to youre doctor and get all the advice you need .......or the other best way of not falling is do not do the dead xx

Answer 9

Well the best birth control is not doin it at all, but I'd say wearin a condom.

Answer 10

What about oral contraceptives and condoms?
Go to your local district nurse for further advice.
Better safe than sorry.