Birth Control
Birth Control Pill
It is a hormonal method of birth control. They increase estrogen and progestin to prevent the egg from leaving the ovaries and to increase the thickness of cervical mucus.
The pill is very effective, over 99% effective, when taken as directed.
It is safe for most women, but some women with health conditions or who take other medications should not take the pill. The pill may have some side effects.
The benefits of birth control are it helps regulate and lighten periods, can help with menstrual cramps, acne, and prevent certain illness. It also improves many women's sex lives due to their ability to be spontaneous.
The disadvantages to birth control pills are that few women get spotting between periods, nausea, and breast tenderness. However, that usually goes away within a few months. It can also change a woman's libido. It can also increase risk for some more serious illness.
You need a prescription for the pill. You can go to a private clinic, community clinic, or free clinic for an evaluation and prescription. You can get the birth control from a pharmacy or a clinic.
You may need an exam to get the prescription, which can cost between 35 and 250 dollars. The cost of the pill each month is between 15 and 50 dollars. Some planned parenthood will give you birth control for very low cost or for free depending on income.
You take a pill at the same time during the day every day of the month.
Condom
A thin piece of plastic or latex that is shaped to fit a penis. It is worn over the penis during sex.
It is a barrier method, it prevents sperm from entering the woman’s vagina, anus, or mouth.
Condoms are 98% effective when used as directed. You can help their effectiveness by using spermicide and/or pulling out before ejaculation in addition to using a condom.
Condoms are very safe unless a person is allergic to latex, in which case they need to purchase a plastic condom.
The benefits of using condoms
It is a hormonal method of birth control. They increase estrogen and progestin to prevent the egg from leaving the ovaries and to increase the thickness of cervical mucus.
The pill is very effective, over 99% effective, when taken as directed.
It is safe for most women, but some women with health conditions or who take other medications should not take the pill. The pill may have some side effects.
The benefits of birth control are it helps regulate and lighten periods, can help with menstrual cramps, acne, and prevent certain illness. It also improves many women's sex lives due to their ability to be spontaneous.
The disadvantages to birth control pills are that few women get spotting between periods, nausea, and breast tenderness. However, that usually goes away within a few months. It can also change a woman's libido. It can also increase risk for some more serious illness.
You need a prescription for the pill. You can go to a private clinic, community clinic, or free clinic for an evaluation and prescription. You can get the birth control from a pharmacy or a clinic.
You may need an exam to get the prescription, which can cost between 35 and 250 dollars. The cost of the pill each month is between 15 and 50 dollars. Some planned parenthood will give you birth control for very low cost or for free depending on income.
You take a pill at the same time during the day every day of the month.
Condom
A thin piece of plastic or latex that is shaped to fit a penis. It is worn over the penis during sex.
It is a barrier method, it prevents sperm from entering the woman’s vagina, anus, or mouth.
Condoms are 98% effective when used as directed. You can help their effectiveness by using spermicide and/or pulling out before ejaculation in addition to using a condom.
Condoms are very safe unless a person is allergic to latex, in which case they need to purchase a plastic condom.
The benefits of using condoms