Contraception & Bananas

Birth control is the act of preventing pregnancy. Methods include medications, procedures, devices, and behaviors. No matter which method you choose, it is important to follow all of the directions carefully. If you don’t, you increase your chance of getting pregnant. Some types of birth control work better than others. It’s super important to make sure you use your birth control the right way. This means you can’t forget to take your pill, change your ring, or get your shot on time — or you’ll be at risk for pregnancy. No birth control method is perfect, so using condoms with another type of birth control is highly recommended. Condoms not only seriously lower your chances of getting pregnant, but also lower your chances of getting any of the different kinds of sexually transmitted infections and/or diseases.

Making a Birth Control Plan 

There's a lot to think about when choosing a contraceptive plan; Your health, how often you have sex, if you will need a prescription,if you can buy it over-the-counter, or whether or not you eventually want to become pregnant and, if so, how soon - these are all questions you should ask yourself when choosing a contraception method and forming a plan. Informing your doctor or healthcare provider about your plans for birth control are important to make sure you’re getting the correct type and brand for you. Birth control isn’t one-size-fits-all. There are lots of different birth control methods that work in different ways. It’s best to do research and talk to your doctor about which type(s) and brand(s) will best fit your lifestyle. The best method of birth control for you is the one you’ll always use correctly.

Types of Birth Control 

According to Planned Parenthood, some types of birth control can help treat health problems, such as migraines, acne, and irregular periods. Birth control methods include : 

• Birth Control Implant

• Birth Control Patch

• Birth Control Pill

• Birth Control Shot

• Birth Control Sponge

• Birth Control Vaginal Ring

• Cervical Cap

• Diaphragm

• Condom

• FC2 Female Condom

• Fertility Awareness Method (FAMs)

• IUD (hormonal, copper)

• Spermicide

• Men's Sterilization (Vasectomy)

• Sterilization (Essure, Tubal Ligation)