When it comes to birth control, it's good to be well-informed. So we've come up with a couple of questions to help you identify the type or method that fits you perfectly. Each has its advantages and disadvantages; we suggest that you go to your doctor before making a decision. He can answer all of your questions, give you more information, and take into account your current state of health.
Answer yes or no to the following:
1. Do you think you'll change your mind in the future about wanting children? 2. Do you have a regular and predictable menstrual cycle? 3. Do you have regular sleeping schedules and working hours? 4. Do needles and insertions make you uncomfortable? 5. Do you feel the need to plan ahead for sex? 6. Do you think a surgical operation is costly and unnecessary? 7. Do you dislike taking medicine as a form of birth control?
If you answered mostly YES: You might want to consider natural birth control. The calendar method requires you to refrain from sexual intercourse seven days after the first day of your period and up to seven days prior to your next cycle. The cervical discharge method requires you to check your vaginal discharge to see if it's "safe" to have sexual intercourse. The basal body temperature method requires you to check your temperature first thing in the morning to see if you're about to ovulate in the next couple of hours.
If you answered mostly NO: Couples who are not keen on having children anymore may want to consider bilateral tubal ligation (the two fallopian tubes are cut) and vasectomy (a surgical operation for males). Others who require non-permanent methods might want to consider modern contraceptives such as condoms, IUD (a copper or plastic T-shaped wire inserted in the uterus), oral contraceptives (check with your doctor to find out what will work best for you), injectables (visit your doctor every 12 weeks to get it) and the patch (applied once a week).
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