Birth Control FAQs (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Omnia M Samra, MD

Medical Editor:

Bryan D Cowan, MD

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

Lee P Shulman, MD

Is birth control right for me?
What type of birth control is best for me? Does my situation in life affect my choice of birth control?
How do I prevent getting or spreading sexually transmitted diseases?
Do I want a permanent form of birth control?
What are the chances of a pregnancy if my current method of birth control is not used or fails? Should my partner and I consider using 2 forms of birth control (such as a male condom and birth control pills) at the same time?
Which form of birth control can I afford?
What birth control methods are available without seeing my doctor?
What birth control methods are available from my health care provider?
What will I do if I become pregnant and I don't want to be?
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What are the chances of a pregnancy if my current method of birth control is not used or fails? Should my partner and I consider using 2 forms of birth control (such as a male condom and birth control pills) at the same time?

Each birth control method has a failure rate. Even the permanent forms of sterilization, tubal ligation and vasectomy, are not 100% effective. Understand your risks for pregnancy before you have sexual relations. Combine methods to further lower your risk.

Which form of birth control can I afford?»

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