How to know the right birth control for you

How do I choose the right contraceptive method?

5 steps to find the contraceptive method that is most suitable for you:

1. Select all contraceptive options you wish to compare, or filter available methods by:

   a. Efficacy
   b. Hormonal / Non-Hormonal
   c. STI protection
   d. Way of use

   The Contraception Comparison Tool

   

   The Pill

   

   Hormonal Coil (IUS)

   

   External (male) Condom

   

   Contraceptive Patch

   

   Contraceptive Ring

   

   Contraceptive Implant

   

   Contraceptive Injection

   

   Copper Coil (IUD)

   

   Internal (female) Condom

   

   Diaphragm

   

   Natural Family Planning

   

   Cervical Cap

   

   Sponge

   

   Spermicides

   

   Pull-out Method

   

   Sterilization

   What are different types of contraception?

   There are many types of contraceptives available. One common way of categorizing contraceptive methods is by looking at how often you need to remember to take or use them, for example, there are short-term contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraception methods.

   Short-acting contraceptive methods ranked by efficacy:

   • Contraceptive Injection
   • The Pill
   • Contraceptive Patch
   • Contraceptive Ring
   • External (male) Condom
   • Diaphragm
   • Internal (female) Condom
   • Sponge
   • Cervical Cap
   • Spermicides

   
   

   Long-acting contraceptive methods ranked by efficacy:

   • Contraceptive Implant
   • Hormonal Coil - IUS
   • Copper Coil - IUD

   

   
   

   Run some test and get to know which one comply with your body 

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