birth control?

Question

Whats the best birth control to take? And how long do I need to take it before it starts working?

Answer 1

That is up to you and your health care professional to decide. Don't just take the first thing he/she offers ask 'Why is this the best for me?'
Most BC pills will say to use another form of protection for a month after you start your pills. Good luck!

Just remember, BC pills will not give you ANY defense against all those cooties out there.

Answer 2

The 'best' type of birth control is diffrent for everyone, but no matter what form of birth control you are on, I'd advise you to continue using a condom, as birth control is not 100 percent effective.

The pill is most common, I think. It's fairly simple, as long as you can remember to take it around the same time every - EVERY - day. Of course, if you miss one or two days you can make up for it, but for the pill to be most effective, you should remember to take it everyday. It's recommended to use a nother type of birth control (condoms) for seven days after starting.

The patch is like a nicotine patch. you place it on an area of your body, usually on your lower belly, lower back/bottom, or your shoulder/back area. You change it once a week and can do all of your regular activities with it and it won't come off. From my experience, it sometimes moves around a little, leaving a sticky residue that collects peices of fabric - like when you have a bandaid.

The shot is given at your doctor's office (or Planned Pregnancy or Family Planning Center) and is taken every three months. It is the most hassel free, as far as I'm concerned, as you only have to take it once every three months. Some common side effects are weight loss/gain and loss of your cycle.

There is also an IUD, which is a small device placed in your cervix. It's a T shape and has a string hanging down. it's placed by a doctor and you leave it in until the doctor takes it out - when you say so. It's supposed to be unnoticeable during sex. i've never tried it, but I hear some side effects are cramping, lower back ache and bleeding around the time when it's first placed.

There's also the Vaginal Ring, which you place in your vagina and it stays for three weeks. It releases a small amount of hormones.

There may be other types of birth control you'd want to look into, such as female condoms. Just remember, Birth control - other than abstinence and condoms - do NOT protect against STDs!

Answer 3

A dime between your knees is the best birth control...and it works immediately. (I'm not kidding) If you can't keep your knees closed, talk to your mother and go with her to the doctor for birth control. A patch or ring is probably best because you only need to think about it once a month. Your mother should go with you because she will be able to give you the emotional support you will need later. Doesn't matter if you're 10 or 30, you need your mother with you.

Answer 4

If you are forgetful and don't want the hassel of a pill every day, or a ring to replace once a month, try Mirena. It is like an IUD; you won't have to replace it for 5 years. They require that you have had at least one child with this procedure but it is well worth it! Make sure your insurance covers it too! If it does, it can save you a bundle!

Answer 5

Well you could go with a IUD it is effective right away and lasts 5 years but they say you should wait 24 to 48 hours before sex just to make sure.

Answer 6

depends on if you're a forgetful person (then not the pill) if you're scared of weight gain (then not the depot shot), try the NuvaRing, it's easir to remember than taking a pill everyday at the same time...i'm on the pill now and i hate it, i tried depot...hated that especially because of the weight gain...but it usually takes a week for any method to work at its best