{"id":19874,"date":"2020-07-27T19:10:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T19:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=19874"},"modified":"2021-12-16T19:07:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:07:24","slug":"different-types-of-birth-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/different-types-of-birth-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of 7 Different Types of Birth Control"},"content":{"rendered":"Curious about the different kinds of birth control? How about what you can expect from each?\n\nWe asked two OB-GYNs all about the pros and cons of seven types of birth control for women. By the end of this article, we hope you\u2019ll have a better sense of which kind may work best for you.\n\nBut first, let&#8217;s set the record straight on a common myth about birth control and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitex-for-fertility\/\">fertility<\/a>.\n<h2>Does birth control affect fertility later in life?<\/h2>\nYou may have heard that taking birth control can wreak havoc on your chances of conceiving a child. Yet according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwichivf.com\/blog\/doctors\/barry-r-witt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Barry R. Witt, MD<\/a>\u2014a board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist\u2014that\u2019s simply not the case.\n\n\u201cContraceptives have no long-term negative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitex-for-fertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">impact on fertility<\/a>,\u201d reassures Dr. Witt, who&#8217;s also a medical director at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfertility.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WINFertility<\/a> and has been offering reproductive care for over 25 years. \u201cThese include oral contraceptives, IUDs, and contraceptive implants.\u201d\n\nHowever, irreversible sterilization procedures\u2014such as bilateral tubal ligation (BTL)\u2014will absolutely cease any chances of conceiving.\n\nNow that we have this myth out of the way, let\u2019s talk about different types of birth control.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"d78880\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d78880;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20188 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Birth-Control-Pills-Different-Types-of-Birth-Control-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a pink birth control pill between her lips\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\">\n<h2>7 Different Types of Birth Control<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Birth Control Pills<\/h3>\n<h4>What They Are<\/h4>\nOral pills that suppress ovulation and thicken cervical mucus to make it less penetrable by sperm\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Not invasive (unlike implants and IUDs)<\/li>\n \t<li>May lessen severity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/chasteberry-for-pms\/\">PMS<\/a> symptoms<\/li>\n \t<li>May reduce menstrual bleeding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/natural-relief-period-cramps\/\">cramping\/pain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Less effective if not taken consistently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\n&#8220;If you forget to take the pill within the same 12-hour window, the pill loses its efficacy and a backup method should be considered,\u201d warns fertility specialist and board-certified OB-GYN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmany.com\/our-team\/physicians\/dr-lucky-sekhon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucky Sekhon, MD<\/a>. And in terms of progestin-only pills (which she says are a good option for anyone with underlying medical risk factors for exposure to estrogen), the window shrinks to just three hours.\n\nNext, if pregnancy is a goal for the future, Dr. Witt reiterates that there&#8217;s no cause for concern if you&#8217;re currently taking birth control pills.\n\n\u201cAfter discontinuing oral contraceptive pills, fertility returns within a few months once ovulation returns. There are some women who are on oral contraceptive pills for years whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/this-is-what-your-period-is-saying-about-your-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menstrual periods<\/a> don\u2019t return, but it&#8217;s not a result of the pills.&#8221;\n\nInstead, he continues, &#8220;It&#8217;s a result of the fact that oral contraceptive pills result in regular periods regardless of the underlying ovarian function. So the pills will mask hormonal abnormalities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/pcos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)<\/a>, for instance.\n\n&#8220;Once the pills are discontinued, those women will exhibit signs of not ovulating because of the underlying hormonal abnormalities, [rather than as] a result of previous birth control pill use.\u201d\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"b3a395\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b3a395;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20189 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Condoms-Barrier-Method-Different-Types-of-Birth-Control-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a condom while sitting on her boyfriend's lap\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\">\n<h3>2. Barrier Methods<\/h3>\n<h4>What They Are<\/h4>\nMale and female condoms (like diaphragms)\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Price<\/li>\n \t<li>Protection against STIs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Can break<\/li>\n \t<li>May reduce sensitivity<\/li>\n \t<li>May cause an allergic reaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\n\u201cYou can leave a diaphragm in place for up to 24 to 48 hours,&#8221; says Dr. Sekhon. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">It&#8217;ll also &#8220;provide protection against conceiving from multiple acts of intercourse.&#8221;<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Just note that you must leave a diaphragm in place for at least four hours after sex.<\/span>\n<h3>3. Contraceptive Implants<\/h3>\n<h4>What They Are<\/h4>\nLong-term birth control implants that release hormones and protect against pregnancy (such as IUDs and Nexplanon, an arm implant)\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Most effective contraceptive method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Side effects include irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, breakouts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-bloating\/\">bloating<\/a>, and weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\n\u201cThe major advantage of these LARCs (long-acting reversible contraception)\u2014compared with other reversible contraceptive methods\u2014is that they don&#8217;t require the woman to do anything once they&#8217;re inserted or implanted,\u201d Dr. Witt explains.\n\nIf you struggle with taking birth control pills consistently, for instance, contraceptive implants may be a better alternative.\n\nDr. Witt also notes that they\u2019re approved for 10 years of continuous use. \u201cThey need to be inserted or implanted (and removed) by a healthcare professional. Once the device is removed, the return of fertility is rapid.\u201d\n<h3>4. Contraceptive Sponge<\/h3>\n<h4>What it is<\/h4>\nA spermicide-soaked sponge that blocks and kills sperm before it can enter the reproductive tract\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Inexpensive<\/li>\n \t<li>Can be left in place for a day<\/li>\n \t<li>Protects against multiple exposures to sperm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Doesn&#8217;t protect against STIs<\/li>\n \t<li>May cause an allergic reaction or sensitivity<\/li>\n \t<li>Can be messy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\nAfter wetting the sponge to activate the spermicide, manually insert the sponge (strap side down, dimple up) immediately or up to 24 hours before having sex.\n\nDr. Sekhon advises that you must keep contraceptive sponges in place for at least six hours post-intercourse to be effective. Gently pull on the strap to remove it.\n<h3>5. Birth Control Patch<\/h3>\n<h4>What it is<\/h4>\nAn estrogen and progestin patch that prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Mild or no side effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Potential side effects include nausea, headaches, and\/or breast tenderness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\nThe birth control patch releases enough hormones for one week. Be sure to change the patch on the same day each week.\n\nFurther, if you prefer to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/this-is-what-your-period-is-saying-about-your-health\/\">period<\/a>, don&#8217;t apply a patch for week four. Conversely, you can continue to apply it that week to avoid getting your period. Both methods are safe and effective to prevent pregnancy.\n\nFinally, side effects aren\u2019t always present. Yet if they are, Dr. Sekhon says that they tend to be stronger in smokers.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"886953\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #886953;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20187 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vaginal-Ring-Different-Types-of-Birth-Control-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a vaginal ring as one of the best types of birth control\" width=\"770\" height=\"482\">\n<h3>6. Vaginal Ring<\/h3>\n<h4>What it is<\/h4>\nA flexible ring placed vaginally for three weeks of protection at a time\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Can cause lighter periods<\/li>\n \t<li>May reduce PMS symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Side effects include breast tenderness and headaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\nLike birth control pills, Dr. Sekhon says that vaginal-ring insertion calls for one week of removal to allow for a period.\n\n\u201cIt releases both estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation, uterine thickening, and causes thickening of cervical mucus,\u201d she says.\n<h3>7. Depo-Provera Injection<\/h3>\n<h4>What it is<\/h4>\nA pregnancy-prevention injection administered every three months\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Long-lasting protection against pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n \t<li>May suppress ovulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What Doctors Say<\/h4>\n\u201cThe one contraceptive that may have a prolonged suppression of ovulation for many months after [discontinuation] is Depo-Provera,\u201d Dr. Witt shares.\n\n\u201cFertility may take some time to return, as some women will have ovulation suppressed for up to six months or longer after discontinuing it.\u201d\n\nIf pregnancy is your goal for the near future, it&#8217;s probably best to take this birth control method off the table.\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\nNow that you know about the different types of birth control to choose from, it&#8217;s only a matter of deciphering which method works for you.\n\nAt the end of the day, you should always consult your OB-GYN. 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How about what you can expect from each? We asked two OB-GYNs all about the pros and cons of seven types of birth control for women. By the end of this article, we hope you\u2019ll have a better sense of which kind may work best for you. 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