{"id":5054,"date":"2022-01-07T22:17:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T04:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=5054"},"modified":"2022-07-05T14:11:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T20:11:18","slug":"types-of-birth-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/birth-control-pills-patches-and-devices\/types-of-birth-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Birth Control"},"content":{"rendered":"

Contraception is a term used for methods of preventing pregnancy and is often referred to as birth control. From methods, medicine to devices, there are many types of birth control available for both men and women. Some methods are considered permanent, while others are reversible. The majority of birth control methods fall into one of two categories: barrier or hormonal. Other methods include sterilization (surgery), withdrawal<\/a>, natural family planning,<\/a> and abstinence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An Overview of the Types of Birth Control<\/h2>\n

It is important to examine the different types of birth control and other related considerations as you determine which method of contraception to use.<\/p>\n

While most\u00a0birth control methods<\/a> prevent pregnancy, they do not all prevent the\u00a0transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.<\/a><\/p>\n

Additionally, aside from abstinence, all forms of birth control have a failure rate. You should take\u00a0a pregnancy test if you are experiencing pregnancy\u00a0symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Abstinence<\/h3>\n