The advantage to hormonal methods is that they have a longer lasting effect and they don't need to be used at each time of intercourse. These types of methods are also ideal for couples who are not planning on having a child for quite some time. However, proper planning and diligence is still required to make these hormonal methods work to their maximum effectiveness. For example, birth control shots, will give you protection for a duration of time.
Even after stopping the use of female birth control, doctors agree that couples should wait several months before conceiving. The downside to using hormonal methods is that some carry side effects and each one uses a small dose of hormones. For these reasons, experts recommend not being on hormonal methods for a long duration of time. Below are the different types of birth control that a couple may be offered at family planning:
* Oral Contraceptives
* Injections
* Vaginal Ring
* Patch
* Implants
