Birth Control Q&A

Maybe you've avoided becoming a teen mom, but how much do you really know about birth control? Here's the lowdown on birth control, from condoms to emergency contraception:

1. Which of birth control method has the lowest failure rate when used consistently and correctly?

Depo-Provera Injection, commonly called "the shot" is an injection of a synthetic hormone that is given every three months to stop ovulation. After injection, the medication is active within 24 hours and lasts for three months. It prevents your ovaries from releasing eggs and has a failure rate of 0.3%.

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2. Which birth control method protects against the spread of STDs as well as unintended pregnancy?

Condoms are one of the few birth control methods that act as a barrier for sexually transmitted diseases. While other methods such as oral contraception and vaginal rings prevent unintended pregnancy, they do not protect you or your partner from STDs.

3. If you forget to take a birth control pill and don't remember until the next day, what should you do?

If you forget to take a birth control pill, take it as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the next day, go ahead and take two pills that day. If you forget to take your pill for 2 days, you must use another form of birth control until you finish the pill pack.

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