★The Pill
Taken everyday at the same day The birth control pill comes in a pack of 28 hormone filled pills.
-Pros-
91% effective
Non-invasive PMS Relief
Can reduce heavy flow of periods and cramps
Can reduce acne
Can reduce cancers
-Cons-
Hassle to remember
Increases blood pressure
Nausea and mood swings
★IUD
A T-Shaped piece of plastic that is placed into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
-Pros-
More than 99% effective at preventing
pregnancy
Can last for 3-10 years
You become fertile almost immediately after
having it be removed
-Cons-
Doesn't prevent STI's
Only your doctor can insert and remove it
It can slip out of place
★The Patch
Patch sticks to your skin and releases hormones into your bloodstream that keep your ovaries from releasing an egg, has to be changed each week
-Pros-
Easily hidden/disguised
Lighter periods
-Cons-
Does't prevent STI's
Has to be changed weekly
Releases the most amount of estrogen which can be harmful
★The Shot
The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for 3 months.
-Pros-
One injection lasts 3 months
Decreases cramps
Doesn't require daily action
It's temporary
-Cons-
Has to be given by a professional
Not recommended for more than two years
★The Ring
A small soft, plastic ring that you place inside your vagina to prevent pregnancy
-Pros-
Reduces acne
Makes periods lighter and regular
Eases cramps
-Cons-
Increase in vaginal discharge
Increase in headaches, nausea and mood changes