How to choose the type of birth control?

Types of birth control are various. They include IUDs, hormonal or barrier methods, sterilization and awareness. The type should be chosen due to the couple`s needs. What you should think about before choosing the method is the following:
•    Weigh the effectiveness of the method and the risk of its side effects
•    Will you be able to use the method according to the directions
•    Your overall age and age should also be taken to consideration
•    Whether you need the prescription
•    How often you have sex
•    Whether  you plan to have a child soon or later
•    Whether you want it to be effective protector against STDs.
Speaking about different methods of contraception it should be said that all of them have side effects and none of them guarantees 100% effectiveness. For instance, popular barrier methods including the cervical cap, contraceptive sponges, diaphragm and condoms have one general disadvantage – they have to be used each time you have sex. Moreover, diaphragm, contraceptive sponge or cervical cap increase the risk of vaginal infections in some women.
Contraceptive pills made of such hormones as progestin and estrogen are effective if you take them every day as it is not important whether you have sex this day or not. Among the side effects of birth control pills are headaches, nausea, acne, breast tenderness, weight gain, increased blood pressure, bloating and depression, but not each woman have them. Woman taking the pills shouldn’t smoke.
Several types of the contraceptive pills should be tried before you will choose the best one in your original case. Women taking the birth control pills can be benefited from having cramping reduced and the number of bleeding days during the menstrual period shortened.
Some of the contraception types provide health benefits additionally. Ask your doctor for advice and discuss all the pros and cons of each method.