Which form of birth control you choose depends on a number of different factors, including your health, how often you have sex, and whether or not you want children.

Contraception; Family planning and contraception

Here are some factors to consider when selecting a birth control method:

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The diaphragm

Intrauterine device

The male condom

Tubal ligation

Side sectional view of female reproductive system

Before and after vasectomy

Vaginal ring

Cervical cap

Hormone-based contraceptives

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Birth control and family planning Prevention

Review Date: 03/30/2010
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)