Birth Control

Overview

Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception.

If you have vaginal sex without birth control, there is a chance that you could get pregnant. This is true even if you have not started having periods yet or you are getting close to menopause.

The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have vaginal sex. But finding a method of birth control that works for you can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy.

Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose a birth control method that will work for you.