Choosing a Birth Control Method

Filed in archive Birth Control on March 20, 2007

We're all different. As the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. It's true about food, clothing, the homes we choose. And it's also true about our choice of birth control.

An article by Dawn Stacey M.Ed, LMHC, About.com Guide to Contraception, tells us:

We are all individuals and have our own unique needs, so remember to discuss these issues with your healthcare provider; together, you can make an informed decision about contraception and can choose a method that you feel comfortable with.

The Science Blog has studied the wall chart entitled "World Contraceptive Use 2001", issued by the United Nations Population Division and come to this conclusion:

Nine out of 10 contraceptive users worldwide rely on modern methods. The most commonly used modern methods are female sterilization (20 per cent of married women), IUDs (15 per cent), and oral pills (8 per cent). Modern methods are considered more effective at preventing pregnancy and require access to family planning services or supplies.

Which one is right for you? Experiment, talk to your doctor and your mate. The right method could make a big change in your life.