Contraceptives

There are 17 (seventeen) different types of birth control on the market, apart from the emergency contraceptive pill-  which one is the best for you? For a really quick reference this free, handy  FDA BIRTH CONTROL GUIDE gives you an overview of the various types of birth control available today, their success rates, risks involved with each and how to use them .  Consider using more than one type of birth control, particularly if you have multiple partners, as most types of birth control do NOT protect you against HIV/AIDS or any other sexually transmitted disease?

Of course, your initial consultation should always be with a health care provider or family planning
professional but this handy chart will at least place you in a powerful position to begin discussing the
options that are best suited to you and your circumstances.

If You Choose a Contraceptive Pill

You may find that once you have your prescription, particularly if it is for an oral contraceptive pill such as Alesse or Ortho Tri Cyclen, that ordering your contraceptive on line is the most convenient way of purchasing. Repeat Ordering on line reduces the risk of running out of pills at the end of the month (most dangerous time to miss a pill!)  and ordering several months supply at once will save you money.

It’s easy to settle into an ordering routine once you find a contraceptive pill that ‘agrees’ with you and
has few or no side effects but it is also a good idea to review your medication with your doctor at least
once a year when you go for your Pap smear.

If the first prescription does not suit you, it may be that you have AN INTOLERANCE TO ESTROGEN, an active ingredient contained in the combined contraceptive pills and need to trial a ‘progestin’ only pill (often called the ‘mini pill’). Trial a different type of oral contraceptive for a few months and hopefully you’ll find one that is acceptable- if not, your doctor will advise you of alternate methods of birth control that will be appropriate for your age and medical history.

Talk with your Partner about Types of Birth Control

Get rid of the stress, get rid of the anxiety over becoming pregnant, especially if you are a sexually active teenager. I am aware that on this site, even though I try to cater for the guys too, so much information on types of birth control seems to be targetted at ‘females only’.  I realise that there is still a very limited range of birth control options for guys but PLEASE, talk to your sexual partner(s)  about the types of birth control that you are both happy to use. It is the 21st century! Leaving all the responsibility for contraception up to women alone is just ‘not on’ anymore.

I believe that everyone deserves a joyful and healthy sex life, free from the anxiety of unwanted panic attacks (”OMG I’m pregnant!” or “OMG I’ve got an STD!”) and the facing the dilemma of abortion.I also believe that both partners should ‘want’ a child only when the time is right and let’s face it, that may be never so long term options for birth control may be the ‘go’ for some. It follows then that both
partners should be responsible for discussing, planning and managing an appropriate ‘contraceptive career’ together until that time comes around……..and with the right person.  Go get that free GUIDE now.