Great Things About Birth Control
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Birth Control Lets You Decide When Or Whether To Get Pregnant!
Having control over when and under what circumstances pregnancy occurs allows women to focus on educational, professional and personal goals. This is especially important for women in college, for whom a pregnancy might be very disruptive to their plans. -
Birth control is a lot cheaper than a baby!
The average cost of an infant is over $12,000, and that’s just the first 12 months. Most college students aren’t ready for that financial responsibility -
Most birth control methods are reversible!
While most college students aren’t ready for a baby, many would like to start a family someday. The great thing about birth control-even long acting birth control- is that you can get pregnant shortly after discontinuing the method. -
Birth control has health benefits!
Many women take birth control for reasons other than preventing pregnancy. Depending on the method, birth control can improve acne, protect against certain cancers, decrease unpleasant periods, decrease the incidence of ovarian cysts, and decrease bone loss. Talk to your health care provider about the health benefits of different birth control methods. -
There are some birth control methods that you don’t even have to think about!
There are many great options for birth control. The birth control pill requires you take it every day, but the birth control patch and ring only require action once a week. Long acting forms of birth control, such as Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and the implant (Nexplanon) don’t require any maintenance for years after insertion. With so many great options, there is likely a method that works for your lifestyle. -
Birth control is accessible
Many student health centers can provide birth control. Other student health centers will direct you to local resources where you can speak to a provider and get a prescription. Whether you receive contraception from your student health center or an outside resource, these visits are always completely confidential.
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