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Birth control options: Things to consider
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What birth control options are available?
How do the different birth control options work?
What is the method's effectiveness?
Is it reversible?
Is it compatible with your religious beliefs or cultural practices?
Is it convenient and affordable?
What are the side effects?
Does it protect against sexually transmitted infections?
Does it offer other benefits?
Is it acceptable to your sexual partner?
What's the bottom line?
Is it acceptable to your sexual partner?
Your partner may have birth control preferences that are similar to or different from your own. Discuss birth control options with your partner to help determine which method is acceptable to both of you.