Minor surgery is needed, but once done you don't need to think about it anymore. Birth control pills are 99 percent effective if taken as ordered. An exam and a prescription are needed to use them. A pill is taken once a day, every day at the same time. Most people have no side effects from this, except lighter and less painful periods.
Progesterone based methods using implants or shots require no daily effort.
These are over 99 percent effective. They also require an exam, and with the shots, repeated visits every three months. Side effects can be more confusing with this method. Careful review with your healthcare provider is needed before starting this method. IUD's, also called intrauterine devices, are safe and are 98 to 99 percent effective.