Get the facts on all the birth control methods — how they get the job done, what they cost, where to get them, and how to find the right one for you.

Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of the different types of birth control pills.

2023年7月31日 · What birth control is best for me? Which birth control is the best depends on what your personal needs and comfort levels are. In general, using condoms along with another form of birth control helps protect against STIs and gives extra protection from pregnancy.

2020年10月22日 · With so many options available for birth control (BC), selecting the right one can be daunting. About 60% of women of reproductive age use contraceptives—and of those, 72% use hormonal methods...

2024年10月25日 · We’ll discuss all the widely available methods in the US and their effectiveness, list some pros and cons and explain who they tend to work best for. You can also take our birth control quiz to find out which birth control ticks all your boxes. So, let’s explore the options and find out what could work best for you. on October 25, 2024.

2023年1月18日 · Which of these birth control methods is best for you? Here's a comprehensive list of options available, plus experts' pros and cons for each.

2024年5月30日 · Birth control works best when used exactly as directed, known as “perfect use.” But if you’re like most people, you may not always use it perfectly each time. Experts refer to this as “typical...

2022年2月10日 · Dr. Brant walks you through some of the most popular birth control options on the market now. One of the most commonly used birth control methods is “the pill.” Birth control pills regulate your hormones to control your menstrual cycle. You take three weeks of active pills. During the fourth week, you take placebo pills, which don’t have hormones.

A long-term reversible birth control option may be a good choice if you want effective, lasting birth control without much maintenance. One option is an intrauterine device (IUD) that’s inserted into your uterus, which has both hormonal and nonhormonal options.

2019年8月22日 · “I tell patients that, aside from permanent sterilization (tubal ligation for women, vasectomy for men), what gives the most protection is an intrauterine device (IUD) or the arm implant, both of which have a less than 1% risk of pregnancy in a year.”