Birth control is an excellent way for women to prevent getting pregnant while remaining sexually active. There are many birth control options for you to choose from, depending on your needs and preferences. Dekalb Women’s Specialists provide birth control in Lithonia for women who want to prevent pregnancy safely. Some of the frequently asked birth control questions include:
What birth control method is 100% effective?
No birth control method is 100% effective. Long-acting methods like the intrauterine device, the implant, the shot, and others get close to being over 99% effective. There are other methods out there like the birth control pill, the patch, the ring, and even sterilization that are around 94% to 97% effective. Getting your tubes tied is also not 100% effective at preventing pregnancies.
Can birth control help with acne?
Birth control pills that have estrogen and certain types of synthetic progesterone are best at preventing acne. However, if you take birth control that is progesterone-only, that might increase your acne. So, be sure to talk to your primary care doctor if you are not sure.
What birth control methods stop your period?
There are specific hormonal IUD types, where about 40% of people who use them will stop getting periods within one year. The birth control pill can also help prevent your period if taken continuously. The ring and the patch also work in the same way. The shot is another form of birth control that frequently most people who use it end up not getting their period altogether and is perfectly safe.
Does birth control make you gain weight?
Most birth control methods do not cause weight gain except the shot.
Does the pill cause depression?
There is some emerging research showing that there is a small association between depression and hormonal birth control. So, in the average population of reproductive-age people, the rate of depression is about one in 60 people. Still, when people are taking hormonal birth control, the rate of depression is one in 50 people. It is not clear if the pill is the actual cause of depression; however, there is some association.
Why is the pill such a popular contraceptive?
The reason the pill is so popular is that it is much more affordable and highly effective. People find it very convenient because they do not have to go through a procedure or have a device implanted.
However, there are lots of options out there outside of the pill. So, you should test drive a bunch of different options before you settle on the one that works best for you.
What is an IUD?
An IUD is an intrauterine device that a primary care physician will place into your uterus to prevent you from getting pregnant. The IUD is highly effective, and some types are hormonal or non-hormonal. The IUD comes in different sizes to figure out which one will fit you and not fall out. However, the rate of falling out is relatively low: It is less than 1%.
There are many birth control methods available for you to choose which one you like. Contact Dekalb Women’s Specialists to understand what your options are.