Birth control methods are important health concerns that every woman should know about. Though in this 21st century we have a lot of options, we have to choose the right birth control method.
Every birth control method has some pros and cons. You have to select the best one according to your health factors like your period style, the medicine you are taking, your cardiovascular health status, etc. Sometimes the breastfeeding status can also play an important role while selecting the birth control method.
Here is a brief of some popular birth control methods.
Birth control pill
It is a hormonal method known as an oral contraceptive pill. It is the most popular method all over the world. The effective rate of this method is 99%. If you can use it properly, it can be very effective to prevent pregnancy. You just need to take one pill every day at the same time.
Vaginal ring
This method is not too different from the pill. The end goal of both methods is the same. It is like a ring that can prevent you from ovulating. You have to put it into your vagina for three weeks at a time. Then you have to apply new one every month.
Birth control patch
You can put it on your arm, on your butt, or on your back. By releasing progestin and estrogen into your body, it can stop ovulating process. The main benefit of this method is you don’t need to take it every day.
Birth control implant
Through this method, you have to set a small, flexible, toothpick-sized rod inside your arm. The main job of this rod is to release progestational hormones into your system. It can be a little bit expensive, but very effective.
IUD
It is a type of barrier birth control method. An intrauterine device or IUD is a small t-shaped piece of flexible plastic. It is placed into the uterus via the vagina. It can be a little bit painful. But the pain will not last long. It can last years and you don’t have to worry about your pregnancy.
There are some other popular birth control methods like sponges, condoms, and sterilization. The ultimate goal of all these methods is to ensure your well-being.