Best Birth Control Options for Women In 2021

Every sexually active woman needs to think about birth control and choose an effective option that doesn't pose any health issues. a No matter what you decide, remember that there isn’t a "perfect" birth control method—the only one that's perfect is the one that works best for you and your body.

So, we've put together a few of the most popular options in 2021.

Birth Control Pills

As the most popular form of birth control in the U.S., birth control pills have a lot of advantages; they’re convenient, relatively affordable, don’t require any special equipment, and can be found discreetly at drug stores or gynecologists’ offices. Like all prescription medicines, there are risks to taking birth control pills, but there are also significant benefits, like reduced menstrual cramps and lighter periods.

The most common kind of birth control pills contains estrogen and progestin—the same hormones found in regular birth control pills. Women who don't use hormones can also take progestin-only pills, but they’re much less effective at preventing pregnancy. Both types of pills reduce menstrual bleeding and cramping, but while the former reduces periods by about 75 percent, the latter only helps with cramps; other than that, they both work similarly.

Birth Control Patch

A birth control patch sticks to your skin. It’s a thin, flexible patch that changes color as it releases hormones—estrogen and progestogen—into your system. They're changed once a week for three weeks. The patch has the same risks as the pill—like nausea, headaches, and weight gains—with similar benefits, like lighter periods and reduced cramps. Its efficacy in preventing pregnancy is above 99%!

Depo-Provera Shot (DMPA)

A shot of Depo-Provera will make you immediately infertile for three months after you receive it. You’ll need to get a shot every three months. The side effects can be severe, like pain, cramps, vomiting, and depression.

DMPA won't protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and you will still need to use condoms if you're having vaginal intercourse.

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

An IUD is a small T-shaped device that you put inside your uterus to help prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. They come in copper and hormonal models. The copper IUD cleans your cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach your egg and preventing pregnancy. The hormonal IUD releases a small amount of progestin into the uterus, thickening the mucus and making it harder for sperm to reach the egg.

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