There are so many birth control options, that people are often at a loss about what to choose. And there is nothing like professional advice under the circumstances. Consider the following elements for your discussion with the health care provider.
-age;
-health condition;
-the stability of your sex life;
-smoker or non-smoker;
-the efficiency of birth control options;
-plans to have children etc.
Birth control pills usually represent the most popular of birth control options. They are suitable for young women involved in stable relationships who have a good health condition. If you are over 35, you are a smoker or you have a more peculiar medical record, you should search for other possibilities.
Condoms make the only birth control options that provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. The efficiency rate for birth control is 85% with condoms, but if used carefully and correctly, the safety is much higher. Use latex condoms only and follow the safety instructions.
Spermicides with or without a diaphragm ought to be introduced in the vagina at least a quarter of an hour before intercourse. If combined with spermicides, the device should remain in place for at least six hours after the sexual encounter. In comparison with hormonal birth control, spermicides are less efficient, even if supposedly, they kill the spermatozoon.
Among the birth control options preferred by young women we should also mention hormonal patches. They are considered very efficient, with an action similar to that of the hormonal pill; yet, you do not have to remember to administer it daily, which saves the user from the inconvenience of skipping a pill. Nevertheless, there are side effects specific to hormonal birth control options, and you should be informed on them before beginning any treatment. A medical practitioner should be able to clarify all aspects for you, don't hesitate to ask.
IUD or the intra-uterine device belongs to a different category of birth control options; it requires implantation in the uterus and it is pretty costly. The usage extent of one device can reach ten years, depending on technology and design. Such birth control options are not advisable for people who want to grow their family.
Vasectomy, hysterectomy, the calendar method or other family natural planning birth control options make further possible choices from case to case. The male shot meant to inactivate the spermatozoon makes a more innovative alternative, but the use of this method has so far remained limited. The choice of the right method is purely individual and should only be taken after serious consideration of all circumstances involved.
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