1. Choosing a Birth Control
Method that Fits Your
Needs
By Montgomery Johns

2. Choosing a Birth Control Method that Fits
Your Needs
There are a myriad of personal reasons why a woman may wish to
avoid becoming pregnant. Whatever the reason, there are many birth
control methods available that effectively prevent pregnancy. You
may familiarize yourself with the different types of contraception, but
your health care provider is the best resource for information about
which birth control method fits your needs and lifestyle.

3. Choosing a Birth Control Method that Fits
Your Needs
There are many factors to consider when choosing a contraceptive
method. You will want to consider how often you have sex and how
many sexual partners you have. Some types of contraception are
more effective at preventing pregnancy; others are more effective at
preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
You will want to consider how much the method costs, how easy it is
to use, and whether you need a prescription. You will also have to
think about whether you want to have children in the future and
when that might be. You will have to evaluate your personal health,
preferences, and habits in order to choose the best form of birth
control.

4. Choosing a Birth Control Method that Fits
Your Needs
Obtaining sound information about birth control methods and sharing
your medical history with your doctor are crucial for maintaining
good sexual health.

5. Choosing a Birth Control Method that Fits
Your Needs
Montgomery Johns practices gynecology and laparoscopic surgery at
the Center for Advanced Women’s Medicine in Fredericksburg,
Virginia. In 2011, Dr. Johns was named the top gynecologist in
Fredericksburg.