Do I need Birth Control? Having intercourse without using birth control when you don't want a baby is a huge gamble. It can turn your life upside down.
Which contraceptive method suits me? There are a lot of factors that affect your choice of contraceptive method. How old are you? Can you get the method in your country? How acceptable is the method in your culture? How do you and your partner feel about it?
How well does birth control work? There are two ways to rate how well birth control methods work. You can say how good they are if people use them perfectly.
Talking to your doctor about contraception Here are 6 things to remember when talking to your doctor about whether to use contraception, and about what type of contraceptive method(s) to use:
Birth control: long-acting vs short-acting Before you choose the birth control method that’s right for you, one of the things you need to consider is if and when you want to have a baby.