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What Are My Birth Control Options?

7 Different Forms of Birth Control

Although there are many different forms of birth control, some women are afraid to try any of them because they are scared of the side effects. The most common of these, birth control pills, have as an effect the issue of gaining weight.

Ask a woman who is not afraid of getting fat. You won't find many. But if indeed there is a case wherein a woman chooses to gain more weight for health related issues, they will resort to other means. This is especially true if the woman involved is not sexually active and doesn't have a dependence on birth control pills.

But if the woman doesn't mind gaining weight while on the pill, she may just continue taking it. There is nothing wrong with that especially if she is only doing what she thinks is right.

A woman knows her body better than anybody else. But to confirm scientific truth to the claims, she may also opt to see a doctor to ask for advice on what pills to take. If gaining weight is not what she wants to happen, she may also ask for another suitable birth control option for her.

Other Forms of Birth Control

If you don't want to depend on the pill to avoid getting pregnant, there are other types of contraception that you can choose from. For whatever reasons, may it be because you don't want to put on weight or whatever else, here are some of the other types that you can choose to avail.

The Birth Control Patch

The birth control patch is essentially a hormonal method of birth control (like birth control pills). This patch contains the same forms of progesterone and estrogen found in many birth control pills. A new patch is applied each week to a specific area of your body and the hormones are absorbed through your skin. Many researchers think this patch may be even more effective in "real world" conditions, because it is easier to remember to apply a patch once a week, than to take a pill every day.

Implant Contraception

Through this method, a rod will be inserted under your skin. This rod will release small amounts of progestin, a type of hormone, into the bloodstream. This is not very popular because it causes heavy bleeding.

Injected Ones

You can also opt to inject that contraception. This method is done just once every three months. Many of this type contain only progestin. This will stop a woman from ovulating and will halt the eggs that have been fertilized to be implanted on the uterine lining.

Condom for Women

This can also be called Fermidom or the female condom. This can be likened to a loose pouch that is used to line the vagina. This has flexible rings at its two ends. This can be bought without a prescription, but isn't really that popular that is why it is hard to find it in stores.

Condom for Men

This is being used by men during the sexual act itself to avoid his discharges from being transferred into his partner that may later cause pregnancy. This will also help prevent transmission of the diseases caused by sex.

The Natural Family Method

This can be done by religiously looking at your calendar. Women must take note when they last had their menstrual period so that they can avoid making love with their partners on those days when they are most fertile.

The above mentioned are just some of the different forms of birth control. Choose the one that fits you best if you don't want to opt for the pill. The patch seems to be growing in popularity. That way, you will avoid getting pregnant and you will also not be subjected to the pills' main side effect, that is gaining weight.

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by KissMeGoodnight.com : 2008

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