PJC19 answered Wednesday October 16 2013, 6:34 pm: The patch is a good form of birth control but you still get your period. I like it the best because it has less side effects than anything else I have looked into. I am intending to get on it after I have my son.
~PJC [ PJC19's advice column | Ask PJC19 A Question ]
Xenolan answered Wednesday October 16 2013, 2:39 pm: Of course, abstinence is 100% effective and has zero side effects. But if you actually want to have sex...
When used properly, condoms are the next most effective method of contraception with the fewest side effects. They have the additional benefit of protecting against most STDs. The most common mistakes made with condoms are: using expired ones, putting it on backwards and then reversing it rather than discarding it and getting a new one, or having genital contact before it is applied or after it is removed. When they're used right, they're all-but 100% effective.
Another effective method is the IUD (intra-uterine device). They prevent pregnancy at rates very close to 100%, but they do have their drawbacks. The most significant one is that they do NOT protect against STDs in any way. Another side effect can be cramping and excessive menstral bleeding, though this does not affect all women. They must also be put in place by a doctor. [ Xenolan's advice column | Ask Xenolan A Question ]
lightoftruth answered Tuesday October 15 2013, 5:28 pm: I agree with Razhie. Everything you put into your body has side effects. Some might be worse than others for you so that's why it's best to talk to your doctor. We don't know your body and how bad it will react to those side effects. So definitely go talk to your doctor about what contraceptive with work best with your body. [ lightoftruth's advice column | Ask lightoftruth A Question ]
Razhie answered Tuesday October 15 2013, 3:24 pm: Everything you put in your body, from soda to oranges, have 'side effects'.
Shit you put in your body, effects your body.
Which contraceptive will have the least side effects for YOU, depends quite a bit on your body and your lifestyle. That is why the best things you can do, is talk to a doctor. Generally speaking, birth control pills with lower amounts of estrogen have fewer side effects, but every woman in unique. Some will never experience any side effects, some may use the same type of contraceptive and experience every possible side effect.
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