Don't allow the heat of the moment to interfere with fulfilling your dreams and goals. Plan for children when you are ready to care for children. Each time a couple has intercourse, it is the responsibility of both to decide which method of contraception, or pregnancy prevention, to use if they do not want pregnancy to result. Eighty-five percent of sexually active women who do not use any method of birth control become pregnant within one year. The pill consists of taking a pill by mouth on a regular basis each day.
Most pills are a combination of two hormones.
When taken exactly as directed, the combination pill is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. Remember, although the pill is effective to prevent pregnancy, it does not protect against contracting sexually transmitted diseases. The diaphragm is a shallow, flexible cup with a flexible metal rim. A woman must first be measured by a health care provider to assure a good fit. The diaphragm is placed in the vagina so that it covers the cervix.