Contraceptives

Pro’s

• Highly effective when used as directed
• It’s incredibly easy to use
• It permits sexual spontaneity and doesn’t interrupt sex
• Some pills may reduce heavy and painful periods
• Some pills may have a positive effect on acne
• Can be taken over a long period of time

Cons

• It may cause some women to experience headaches and mood swings
• It requires keeping track of the number of days taken
• It may cause breast tenderness, nausea, headache, weight gain
• It may cause changes in your menstruation cycle
• It is not common, but some women who take the pill develop high blood pressure

Pros

• It helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex
• Most effective when used within 24 hours after unprotected sex, but it is effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.

Cons

• It contains a high dose of hormones in one pill
• Using it repeatedly can interrupt the natural menstrual cycle
• It may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, menstrual pain, tiredness, dizziness, fatigue
• Does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Pros 

• It can be used on demand
• It can easily be carried with you
• It isn’t affected by other medications
• It can be used when breastfeeding
• Hormone-free
• It protects effectively against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Cons

• It interrupts sex
• Using it can take practice
• Not as effective as male latex condoms
• It can tear if not used properly
• It may lead to irritation or allergic reactions