How to Compare Birth Control Pills

Birth control is the right course of action when you are trying not to have a child, but which one is right for you? Reading this article will teach you how to compare birth control pills.

Instructions

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  Compare side effects. Finding out the individual side effects will require you to do some research. Side effects of many pills are different from woman to woman and depend mostly on a woman's overall health and age. It is recommended that you discuss the side effects of birth control pills with your doctor.

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  Compare costs. Some birth control pills cost more than others and this needs to be taken into consideration. If you are on a tight budget, and you need a good birth control pill, your insurance agent may have discounts for birth control. Some agents will send out mailings so that you can compare the pricing of birth control pills instead of going to your doctor or pharmacist. It is recommended that you try to find a good birth control pill at a good price but never get a cheap birth control pill, especially if you have health problems.

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  Compare the companies that make the birth control. As far as the quality of birth control options, some companies offer a good birth control pill with few damaging side effects, whereas some companies offer a pill that's very popular but has dangerous side effects (especially if you have health problems). It is extremely important that you ask your doctor or pharmacist which company makes the pill you're discussing and compare the companies and the pill thoroughly before deciding to purchase the birth control.