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Here are a few common and practical contraceptive options to consider in addition to vasectomies. 

IUD

Advantages:

  • long term, forgettable and invisible
  • reversible
  • highly effective
  • does not interfere with sex (i.e like condoms do)
  • cost effective( cheaper than the pill over 5 years)
  • may decrease or eliminate periods
  • suitable for those breastfeeding
  • reduces risk of endometrial cancer
  • no associated risk of blood clots

Disadvantages

  • initial upfront cost
  • discomfort with insertion
  • may cause irregular bleeding or spotting initially
  • rare complications from insertion
  • Does not protect against STI
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Birth Control Pill

Advantages:

  • Cheap
  • Reversible
  • Highly effective (if used perfectly)
  • Does not interfere with sex (i.e like condoms do)
  • May reduce period cramps
  • Decreases premenstrual symptoms
  • Regulates periods

Disadvantages:

  • Effectiveness can be reduced by other medications
  • May cause irregular bleeding or spotting
  • May cause breast tenderness, nausea ore headaches
  • MUST be taken at the same time each day
  • May increase risk of blood clots
  • Does not protect against STI
a person holding a pack of pills

Estrogen Patch

Advantages:

  • Cheap
  • Reversible
  • Highly Effective (if Used Perfectly)
  • Does Not Interfere With Sex (i. E Like Condoms Do)
  • May Reduce Period Cramps
  • Decreases Premenstrual Symptoms
  • Regulates Periods
  • Reduces Risk Of Fibroids And Ovarian Cysts

Disadvantages:

  • May Cause Skin Irritation
  • Effectiveness Can Be Reduced By Other Medications
  • May Cause Irregular Bleeding Or Spotting
  • May Cause Breast Tenderness, Nausea Ore Headaches
  • May Increase Risk Of Blood Clots
  • Does Not Protect Against Sti
  • Less Effective In Those Who Weigh More Than 198lbs
a woman putting a white patch on her arm

Vaginal Rings

Advantages:

  • Cheap
  • Reversible
  • Highly Effective (if Used Perfectly)
  • May Reduce Period Cramps
  • Decreases Premenstrual Symptoms
  • Regulates Periods

Disadvantages:

  • Effectiveness Can Be Reduced By Other Medications
  • May Cause Irregular Bleeding Or Spotting
  • May Cause Vaginal Irritation
  • May Cause Breast Tenderness, Nausea Ore Headaches
  • Must Be Changed Frequently
  • May Increase Risk Of Blood Clots
  • Does Not Protect Against STI
Vaginal Rings

Condoms

Advantages:

  • Cheap
  • Reversible
  • Moderately Effective (if Used Perfectly)
  • Available Without Prescription
  • Protects Against Most STI
  • Male Participates In Contraception

Disadvantages:

  • Must Be Available At Time Of Intercourse
  • May Reduces Sexual Spontaneity
  • May Break Or Slip During Intercourse
  • May Reduces Sensitivity
  • May Interfere With Maintaining An Erection
  • Female Partner Must Trust That
Condom

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