Options for Contraceptives

Im 20 years old and i started having sex with my partner recently. the 1st time we had sex i used an emergency contraceptive pill called 'Postinor 2' ... but i have been told its not good for regular use. we dont meet often so we only have sex about twice or thrice a month. Please can you tell me what are the options for contraceptives that we can use?? Thank you

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
There are lots of things available.  Condoms, both male and female.  Diaphragm--which might be a good one for your situation--a barrier method that is under the control of the female--20ish males are not very well-controlled when around 20ish females!
Oral contraceptives, patches, Nuva ring are all estrogen plus progestin hormonal methods.
Depo Provera/Implanon are progestin only methods
IUD--both copper and Mirena are devices that are inserted into the uterus.

Here is an interesting site that shows how to use a diaphragm:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-use-a-diaphragm-for-birth-control-193034/

It might work well for you since you may not want to be on something continuously.  It DOES have a higher failure rate than hormonal methods.

Good luck!
Dr B