But that leaves yet another staggering problem – there is such a mind-boggling array of birth control available that choosing the right method for you may be a daunting challenge. The answers to what type of birth control is right for you is highly individual, based on a number of questions. Some birth control methods last longer; some prevent sexually transmitted diseases; some require a doctor’s advice and/or medical implantation, while others are over-the-counter and generally available at any drug store or pharmacy.

Some of the questions to consider when considering birth control include:

·      How often do you have sex?

·      How soon do you wish to have children?

·      Do you need something to stop sexually transmitted diseases and HIV?

·      Do you have any underlying health conditions that may be affected by the birth control? Will you be able to stay on track with its use and use it properly every time?

All of these questions are important and should be carefully considered before moving on to the next hurdle in your selection process – what kind of birth control fits your needs.

Using the Pill

Birth control pills come in two types – the so-called combination birth control pills, which have both estrogen and progestin, and the minipill, which has only progestin.