Which Birth Control is Right for Me?

Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy before it occurs.  There’s no one-size-fits-all method – it’s a personal choice you’ll make for yourself, one that’s measured and that may change over time considering your age and lifestyle.  There’s a lot to consider when deciding which one is right for you, such as:

1. Convenience
2. Effectiveness
3. Cost

Common Birth Control Methods:

There are well over a dozen methods.  Here are the most common:

• Birth Control Implant – 99% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Birth Control Patch – 91% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Birth Control Pill – 91% effective, does not protect from STDS.
• Birth Control Shot – 94% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Birth Control Sponge – between 76% – 88% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Birth Control Vaginal Ring – 91% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy. Exclusive breastfeeding, no period and less than 6 months postpartum is 98% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Cervical Cap – 71%-88% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• Condom – 85% effective, they do help protect from STDs.
• Diaphragm – 88% effective, does not protect from STDs.
• IUD – 99% effective, does not protect from STDs.

Each of these varies in cost, effectiveness and convenience.  Also, most do not protect you from STDs.

Birth control serves a purpose.   Reasons for why and which one is best suited for you will change over time.  Choose wisely.  Schedule regular exams with your OBGYN to ensure that the choice you may have made years ago, is still the right choice.

Birth Control Available in Henderson

If you are interested in visiting a board certified Gynecologist in Henderson, schedule an informative consultation with Drs. Vyas & Leaphart about which birth control method is right for you, schedule an appointment by calling the office – 702.852.3112.