What is the #1 birth control?
The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs — they’re also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.
Which type of birth control has the least side effects?
No form of birth control is free of side effects, but the IUD (intrauterine device) seems to have the least noticeable ones. That’s what makes it such a popular option among women of all ages. An IUD is a tiny device a doctor puts into your uterus to prevent pregnancy.
What are the top 5 birth control options?
Best Birth Control
- Condoms.
- Female Condoms.
- Birth Control Pills.
- Implants.
- Vasectomy.
- Birth Control Myths.
- Permanent Birth Control.
- Tubal Ligation.
Which is better progestin only or combined?
Progestin-only pills (POPs) only contain progestin (no estrogen) and typically have a lower dose of progestin compared to a combination pill with both progestin and estrogen. Progestin-only birth control pills also prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus of the cervix and thinning the lining of the uterine wall.
What is the top rated birth control pill?
Learn more about these top 5 brands of oral contraceptives below.
- Lutera™ birth control pill. Active ingredients: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
- Apri™ Active ingredients: desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
- Loestrin/Loestrin Fe™ Active ingredients: norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol.
- Ortho-Cyclen™
- Yaz™
How do married couples avoid pregnancy?
The most effective way to prevent pregnancy is abstinence . However, within the first year of committing to abstinence, many couples become pregnant because they have sex anyway but don’t use protection. So it’s a good idea even for people who don’t plan to have sex to be informed about birth control.
Which birth control is least likely to make you gain weight?
For most people the combined hormonal pill, patch, and ring do not appear to cause weight gain and the hormonal IUD likely doesn’t cause weight gain. The implant and the shot may contribute to weight gain in some people.
How is Phexxi different than spermicide?
Phexxi isn’t a spermicide, but you use it in a similar way: you put Phexxi in your vagina before sex, and it helps stop sperm from getting to an egg. Phexxi prevents pregnancy by lowering the pH in your vagina when sperm is there.