Birth Control and Fertility
A typical U.S. woman is fertile about 40 years — half of her expected life span. If you choose not to have children at any point during that time, it’s important that you select a birth control method that you find comfortable and appealing to your lifestyle.
This guide is intended to help you select a method of birth control that’s appropriate for you. As you’ll see, numerous contraceptive options are available. Your decision about what works best for you and your partner will be based on a number of factors, such as whether the method is reversible, what the potential side effects are and whether it protects you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).