What is the best method of birth control (or contraception)?
All women and men should have control over if and when they become parents. Making decisions about birth control, or contraception, is not easy – there are many things to think about. Learning about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy and talking with your doctor are good ways to get started. There is no “best” method of birth control. Each method has its own pros and cons. Some methods work better than others do at preventing pregnancy. The birth control method you choose should take into account your overall health, how often you have sex, the number of sexual partners you have, if you want to have children, how well each method works (or is effective) in preventing pregnancy, any potential side effects, and your comfort level with using the method.
There is no “best” method of birth control. Each method has its pros and cons. All women and men can have control over when, and if, they become parents. Making choices about birth control, or contraception, isn’t easy. There are many things to think about. To get started, learn about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy. You can also talk with your doctor about the choices. Before choosing a birth control method, think about: • Your overall health • How often you have sex • The number of sex partners you have • If you want to have children someday • How well each method works to prevent pregnancy • Possible side effects • Your comfort level with using the method Keep in mind, even the most effective birth control methods can fail. But your chances of getting pregnant are lowest if the method you choose always is used correctly and every time you have sex.
All women and men should have control over if and when they become parents. Making decisions about birth control, or contraception, is not easy – there are many things to think about. Learning about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy and talking with your doctor are two good ways to get started. There is no “best” method of birth control. Each method has its own pros and cons. Some methods work better than others do at preventing pregnancy. Researchers are always working to develop or improve birth control methods.
