Birth Control (Contraception) for Women

Great. You will have multiple options for very effective pregnancy protection when the time is right for you. Remember that whatever you choose for pregnancy protection, you still want to use condoms when starting a new relationship.

There are also some medical conditions that generally preclude using estrogen-containing birth control pills, patches or vaginal rings. Also if you currently smoke and are age 35 or older, you have a higher risk of clots and strokes with estrogen.

Women should generally avoid estrogen-containing pills and patches if they

-- Have high blood pressure that is difficult to control

-- Have complex migraine (migraine with neurological symptoms)

-- Smoke and are 35 years of age or older

Do any of the above apply to you?

Yes

None of these apply to me.