choosing a method of birth control, things to consider

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• am i ready or interested in having sex at this point in my life and relationship?

• what is realistic with my schedule? am i willing to remember to use bith control every day, week, or every time i have sex?

• how involved do i want my partner to be when choosing birth control.

• what is safe for me and my partner? do i have any allergies/mental health concerns?

• what side affects are acceptable to me?

• how effective is this method at preventing pregnancy? can i use multiple forms of birth control while on this form? 

• am i looking to stop periods, cramps, pregnancy, or all of the above?

• how effective is this method at preventing STD's?

• does this form align with my financial needs?

• do i ever want to have children? am i done having children, delaying having children, or do i never want to have children?