Any female who is of the reproductive age group (past puberty and before menopause) and is sexually active should consider some form of birth control if they are not planning for a pregnancy.

• Your doctor will take a thorough history during your consultation and have a detailed discussion with you regarding the pros and cons of each form of birth control before making a combined decision regarding the most suitable method for you.
• Common factors to take into consideration include any past medical conditions, lifestyle, side effects and duration of birth control desired.

• Most birth control methods may come with some minor side effects such as bloating, headache or irregular spotting. (Effects will differ based on the individual)
• However, they are all very safe and effective methods of birth control which are reversible and can be stopped anytime you change your mind.

All birth control methods (except for sterilization) are completely reversible, and can be stopped as soon as a woman desires fertility.

Fertility can return almost immediately after birth control is stopped, or for certain methods such as the hormone injection, it may take a few months.

However, these birth control methods do not have long term or long lasting effects that will affect a women’s fertility

On the other hand, procedures such as termination of pregnancy may cause scarring of the womb tissue which can result in infertility in the future

It is a common myth and misconception that oral contraceptive pills cause cancer.

While they are contraindicated in patients with apreviouslys existing medical history of womb or breast cancer, long term use of oral contraceptive pills actually PROTECT against ovarian and womb cancer

Birth control methods can also bring about many other benefits to help those facing menstrual problems.

Contraceptive pills can regulate menses, reduce menstrual flow and reduce period pain.

Hormonal injection or hormonal intrauterine device can also reduce heavy and painful periods. – Birth Control Pills Singapore

The intrauterine contraceptive device and the hormonal implant are 98-99% effective

Birth control pills, injection and patch are 91-95% effective.

Condoms and counting of the menstrual cycle is 70-80% effective.

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There is no official minimum age required to start birth control. As long as a woman is within the reproductive age group, sexually active and not ready for pregnancy, birth control is advised. – – Birth Control Pills Singapore

The answer is NO.  The emergency pill is NOT a form of birth control. It is not advisable to take the emergency pill repeatedly. – Birth Control Pills Singapore

While all the birth control methods named above are very effective in preventing pregnancy, they, unfortunately, do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Risk of STDs can only be prevented with the use of condoms.

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