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Whether you’re looking for birth control that’s low-maintenance, hormone-free, period-friendly, or highly effective, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the best form of birth control. Here’s a breakdown of common birth control options and key factors that can help you determine which may be the best match for you.
See our specialists at Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie in Grand Prairie, Texas, to receive a personalized birth control plan.
Here are several common forms of birth control you can choose from:
Natural family planning is one of the least effective birth control methods, but it can work well with strategic planning. You’ll learn to recognize when you’re most fertile, so you can avoid having sex on these days.
Condoms (male and female), diaphragms, and cervical caps are examples of barrier birth control methods. They’re simple to access but must be used each time you have sex to reduce the risk of becoming pregnant. Condoms also help protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, they may not be as effective as other forms of birth control.
Hormonal birth control methods use hormones to help prevent pregnancy. Examples include birth control pills, implants, shots, patches, vaginal rings, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). The best form for you depends on your preferences and if you’re willing and able to take a pill regularly.
Copper IUDs can be inserted into your uterus through your vagina to help prevent pregnancy without hormones. Your provider can remove it if and when you decide to become pregnant.
If you have a sexual experience that wasn’t planned or a barrier method broke, and you need extra protection against becoming pregnant, Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie offers prescription emergency contraception. It’s most effective when taken soon after intercourse.
IUDs can also be used as emergency contraception when inserted within five days of having unprotected sex.
Sterilization methods, such as a vasectomy and tubal ligation, are more permanent forms of birth control available to couples who do not want to become pregnant anytime in the future. Our Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie experts offer referrals to specialists who can complete these medical procedures.
The Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie team reviews all of your birth control options to learn which best suits your needs and comfort level. Not everyone is a good candidate for hormonal birth control. Some birth control forms offer additional benefits, such as lighter periods and regular menstrual cycles.
Your specialist helps you choose a birth control method based on your:
They discuss whether or not you also need protection from STDs. Our Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie specialists tailor a plan offering exceptional, highly effective outcomes.
Contact our primary care team at Primary Care Doctors of Grand Prairie today for a personalized birth control plan by calling our office or booking an appointment online.
