Choosing birth control can be overwhelming. There are more than a dozen alternatives available to you. However, not all Boca Raton birth control methods work for everyone. Therefore, you should carefully select the best birth control method by speaking with your doctor and decide after weighing the benefits and drawbacks of all available options.

 Here are some more factors to think about when choosing a birth control method.

1.  Ease of use

Some birth control methods are simpler to use than others. Long-acting reversible contraceptives such as birth control implants and  IUDs are frequently fairly simple to use. Once your doctor places an IUD in your uterus or an implant in your arm, it offers  24-hour pregnancy prevention for at least three years. Some birth control methods are less efficient. For instance, if you use birth control pills, you must remember to refill your prescription and take them daily. The effectiveness of a birth control pill may be decreased if you forget to take it, vomit, have diarrhea, or take certain drugs.

2.  Side effects

Many birth control techniques have some risk of negative effects, much like the majority of medical treatments and drugs. These negative effects are frequently transient and modest. However, they may also be severe at times.

You may notice changes in your weight, mood, menstrual cycle, or other areas of your health, for instance, if you take hormonal birth control. Using a copper IUD may result in heavier and more painful menstrual cycles. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to find out more about the potential hazards associated with certain birth control options. Your medical history may occasionally increase your chance of experiencing some adverse effects.

3.  Relationship status

Your relationship status is a significant aspect that you must consider when choosing a birth control method. Being in a monogamous relationship or not influences your likelihood of getting pregnant and developing STDs.

Multiple relationships increase your risk of contracting an STD. Condom usage is encouraged in these circumstances since it is a barrier against STDs like HIV.

If you are in a monogamous relationship with an STD-free partner, you may use birth control techniques without a protective barrier, such as pills or IUDs. You may be safe and never have to worry about getting pregnant.

4.  Reversibility

The majority of birth control methods are reversible. They won’t permanently impact your fertility. You can conceive if you stop using them. But a permanent method of birth control is provided via surgical sterilization. It entails vasectomy for male patients and tubal ligation for female patients. It is possible to undo surgical sterilization in some circumstances. However, in general, you should only consider these if you are certain you will never wish to become pregnant again.

5.  Health conditions

The best birth control technique depends in large part on your health status. You may choose the most effective contraceptive method that is safe for you based on your medical history, body type, and current health.

Women who have cardiac conditions, headaches, or weakened immune systems should not use hormone-based contraceptives. Your health will suffer, and they might have unfavorable repercussions.

Women who are obese have less success with hormonal birth control techniques. Taking birth control pills might be harmful to women over the age of 35 or who have blood pressure-related concerns.

Call MyDoc Women’s Health Specialists to learn more about birth control methods.