There are different reasons why people, especially women, opt for birth control. Some women don’t want to get pregnant because of health reasons. Finances, emotional maturity, family approval, and career concerns also influence decisions about pregnancy. A more compelling reason for using certain birth control methods is that these products also help in getting protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
While the most effective way to avoid both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases is to refrain from sexual contact or practice total abstinence, a number of birth control options are readily available and have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Deciding what method to choose largely depends on your needs. What’s good for one person may not be effective for another. Factors such as a person’s health, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and the desire to have children in the future should all be taken into account.
In recent years, more types of birth control methods have hit the market. Aside from prevention of pregnancy, a new wave of pills, patches, and implants has given women more...