Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. Please consult a doctor to talk about your birth control options. This post is for educational purposes only.
There are so many different types of birth control, and it can be very overwhelming. Oftentimes, your doctor will have a preferred method that they prescribe and they won't give you all your options.
In this post, I am going to try my best to go over the different options. To begin, let's discuss the difference between hormonal and non-hormonal birth control.
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Hormonal birth control is any form of birth control that contains synthetic hormones. These hormones mimic the natural hormones in the body. Hormonal birth control can be short-acting or long-acting. Short-acting hormonal birth controls have to be used on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Long-term hormonal birth control often lasts 3-12 years, depending on the device.
Non-hormonal birth control is any form of birth control that does not contain synthetic hormones. Non-hormonal birth control also comes in many forms. Some that you may have never heard of.
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Let's start with the different types of hormonal birth control.
Birth Control Pills
-Different Types: Combination, Mini-Pill (Progestin Only), Extended Cycle
-Effectiveness: 99% effective with perfect use, 93% effective with typical use
Vaginal Ring
Different Types: NuvaRing and Annovera
Effectiveness: 99% effective with perfect use, 93% effective with typical use
Skin Patch
Different Types: Xulane and Twirla
Effectiveness: 99% effective with perfect use, 93% effective with typical use
Contraceptive Injection
Different Types: Depo-Provera
Effectiveness: 99% effective with perfect use, 96% effective with typical use
Hormonal IUD
Different Types: Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, and Skyla
Effectiveness: 99% effective
Contraceptive Implant
Different Types: Nexplanon
Effectiveness: 99% effective
Next, let's go over different types of non-hormonal birth control.
Condoms
Different Types: Male and Female (internal)
Effectiveness:
Male: 98% effective with perfect use, 87% with typical use
Female (internal): 95% effective with perfect use, 79% with typical use
Diaphragm
Barrier Method. Shaped like a shallow cup
Effectiveness: 94% effective with perfect use, 87% with typical use
Cervical Cap
Barrier Method. Shaped like a sailor's hat
Different Types: FemCap
Effectiveness: 86% effective for those who have not given birth, 71% effective for those who have given birth
Contraceptive Sponge
Different Types: Today Sponge
Effectiveness: 86% effective for those who have not given birth, 71% effective for those who have given birth
Spermicide
Different Types: Cream, gels, films, foam, and suppositories
Effectiveness: 79% effective
Vaginal Gel
Different Types: Phexxi
Effectiveness: 93% effective with perfect use, 86% effective with typical use
Copper IUD
Different Types: Paragard
Effectiveness: 99% effective
Fertility Awareness Methods
Methods: Temperature, Cervical Mucus, Calendar, Standard Days
Effectiveness: 77-98% effective
Apps
Different Types: Natural Cycles, Clue BC
Effectiveness: Natural Cycles is 98% effective with perfect use, 93% effective with typical use
Withdrawal
Effectiveness: 78% effective
Breastfeeding as Birth Control (LAM method)
Only works if you ONLY feed your baby breast milk, can only be used for the first 6 months after birth
Effectiveness: 98% effective
Outercourse and Abstinence
Effectiveness: 100% effective with perfect use
Sterilization
Permanent Option
Different Types: Tubal Ligation, Vasectomy
Effectiveness: 99% effective
If you would like more information on these options, please check out the sources linked below.
Happy Menstruating!
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