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Saturday, 31 of July of 2010

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Your Birth Control

When the topic of birth control arises, women always assume that you are talking about contraceptive pills. This is quite telling, as it shows how little women today know about contraceptive choices and how they work, especially because the Pill is only one of the many forms of contraceptives. From patches to rings, to implanted uterine systems to sterilizations, there is a wide selection of contraception methods to choose from – with at least one of them to suit a woman’s needs.

With the surfeit of available choices, it is no surprise that most, if not all, are overwhelmed. It is a good idea to work with your doctor, and together you can find the best technique of birth control – thus reducing, if not eliminating, adverse side effects and increasing her level of comfort, safety, and satisfaction.

There are questions that must be answered when choosing the birth control method that is right for you – one of which is how important it is for the woman to prevent pregnancy.

No birth control is 100% successful – except abstinence. Of course, the more information you have, and the more you understand where you are in your life, the quicker it is to find a method that will work effectively and safely for you. And no birth control will be effective if you use it incorrectly or forget to use it at all.

If you are adamant about not getting pregnant and is sexually active, a method or a combination of methods with the highest level of success against both pregnancy and STIs – Sexually Transmitted Infection – is suggested, like using birth control pills and condoms. If you are open to a potential pregnancy if it occurs, but would rather avoid having a child with your present situation – and if you are wary of synthetic hormones – the diaphragm or the Sponge are good choices, though they are less effective than the Pill.

Once you and your doctor have talked about your individual requirements of a birth control method, it is time to review the list of alternatives – beginning with the most effective options with perfect use down to the least effective options.

As you move through the list of contraceptive methods, other things to consider are age, health, and lifestyle habits that will make you a good candidate for a particular method or a poor candidate for others. Other factors are family medical history and personal medical history.

Do not be shy with talking about your individual needs and health considerations when seeking a birth control method that is right for you.

When asked about your own preferences, choose the birth control method that appeals more to you. Take into account your own convenience and satisfaction – weigh the pros and cons, the advantages and the side effects. Consider too, your partner’s cooperation and satisfaction. Choosing the right birth control method for will take time and a lot of thought. Remember too, that birth control is not a woman’s concern alone; include him in the decision.

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