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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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: 2008
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