{"id":111560,"date":"2021-03-30T11:58:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T15:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/111560\/finding-the-birth-control-method-that-works-for-you\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:57:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T17:57:59","slug":"finding-the-birth-control-method-that-works-for-you","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/111560\/finding-the-birth-control-method-that-works-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the right birth control for you\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are a lot of birth control<\/a> methods to choose from, which is good news if you\u2019re looking to get on birth control for the first time or to switch to a new method. But where should you start? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(If you’re already taking the pill or have an IUD, add it to your Ovia profile<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with your priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has different preferences \u2013 and what\u2019s important to one person might be less important to another. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people gravitate toward options that they don\u2019t have to think much about, or toward those that are easy to use. Some want help managing period symptoms<\/a>. Some want a method that\u2019s highly effective at preventing pregnancy. Some want a long-lasting option, while others are looking for shorter term use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To work through all of these considerations, you might find that it\u2019s helpful to narrow your focus by considering each question when thinking about the right birth control method for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing a birth control method? Ask yourself these questions before making the decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n