What are all the birth control options out there?

Question

I'm 20yo and I want to get an idea of the birth control out there. I have been taking the pill but I cant remember to take it everyday. I am going to the doctor but I want to get an idea on my options first. Also explain the pros and cons of them?

Answer 1

Here's a site with many options for birth control
http://www.coolnurse.com/birthcontrol.htm

Answer 2

You should know that all methods of hormonal birth control (including the Pill, the "mini-pill," the "patch," Depo-Provera, Implanon, emergency contraception, etc.) work in three ways:

1. By attempting to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg)
2. By thickening cervical mucus, which may prevent sperm from reaching the egg
3. By changing the lining of the womb to prevent a newly conceived human being from implanting in the womb, causing his or her death.

The IUD also works by preventing the newly conceived child from implanting in the womb.

Some claim that hormonal birth control only "prevents pregnancy," but this is only because there has been a move to change the definition of the beginning of pregnancy from fertilization to implantation. This is scientifically dishonest. Even medical textbooks recognize that life begins at fertilization:

http://abort73.com/HTML/I-A-1-medical.html

By the time implantation occurs, the child is already 5-9 days old.

For more information on this topic and information on the risks of various types of birth control, see:

http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/birthcontrolIVF.html

There are other options available that never cause abortions, such as condoms, spermicide, cervical caps, diaphragms, and Natural Family Planning.

Answer 3

I suggest u look into the NuvaRing...It is safer then most contraceptives and very effective in preventing pregnancy,I used it before planning my pregnancy and my doctor also used it for a couple years..It has the lowest hormone level then the pill and shot..It has very little if any side effects..It is very easy to use and very enexpensive..Its a thin rubbery like ring that u place inside as close to your cervix as possible (u do this yourself,very easy) then it stays in place on its own without u even feeling it..U keep it in there for 3 weeks straight and then take it out for 1 week (which is when your menstrual cycle will be due)..U can have sex with it in and not feel it,and your man wont be able to feel it either,,if u choose u can even take it out for up to 3 hours while having sex and be protected against pregnancy but u must remember to place it back in after that 3 hours is up. Voila! So easy,I loved it..After I have this baby im going to get back on it,I never remember pills either and the shot made me gain likee 15 lbs in 2 weeks...U can check it out and even print out a free vouchure at www.nuvaringcom. =)

Answer 4

There are several out there. Depo Provera is a shot and something called the nuva ring. There is also a patch such as the ortho evra patch. The Depo shot is a three month shot so you do not have to remember to take anything. Sometimes the side effects can vary but can be minimum and not bad. Of course there are IUD's and more forms out there and most of them are very good at doing their job.

Answer 5

IUD's are a great option for those who have had children already. They are inserted through the cervix to your uterus, so a prior delivery makes it easier to insert. Many Dr.'s will not put them in unless you have had a child and are in a monogomous relationship.

Answer 6

dont get the patch!!!!!! i still got pregnant.. and people still get pregnant on the depo shot... after i deliver this baby im gonna go with the Mirena IUD it lasts for 5 yrs and if you want to get pregnant before 5 yrs lets say in 2 yrs you just go to your doctor (obgyn) and he or she will take it out they insert it for you.

Answer 7

1)Depo-Shot -I think it is the best
2)Birth control pills
3)Birth control patch
4)Iud
5)Nuvaring
6)Condoms (female & male)
7)Spermicide
Visit this site
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/shser/health_topics/womens_health_website/birth%20control%20options.htm

Answer 8

http://www.fhi.org/en/RH/Pubs/Network/v20_1/NWvol20-1coppIUD.htm
I have one of these and love it, they are very easy you nevr have to worry about anything, they are very effective, and little to no side effects. Good Luck!

Answer 9

look it up on google or talk with someobe who has been on them before

Answer 10

Don't have sex........that's a good option for someone who isn't married. Or you could go to a gynecologist and ask him/her what the best option is for you.