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Effective birth control is a necessity, but many women find the side effects of hormonal birth control unacceptable. Fortunately, there are reliable and effective non-hormonal options, including condoms, diaphragms and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Consider your options when choosing the right contraceptive for your body and lifestyle. Comfort, spontaneity and long-term use can all play into your decision.

According to a National Survey of Family Growth conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 12 percent of the population suffers from infertility. Many people turn to surrogate mothers to help them and their partners have a child. Women interested in becoming surrogates must meet the specific qualifications required by surrogacy agencies. These qualifications range from the woman’s medical background to her previous experiences with pregnancy to her personal life and habits.

The birth control pill has played a key role in the sexual revolution, women’s liberation and women’s access to the work force. Prior to the introduction of oral contraceptives, women had limited and minimally effective birth control options. The pill freed both married and unmarried women from worry over unplanned pregnancy, from its introduction in the 1950s through today.

For many men and women making love is part of a normal relationship. While intimacy can be a wonderful experience, the risk of an unplanned pregnancy can create stress and tension. The only absolute when it comes to pregnancy prevention is abstinence, but for couples who want to become intimate, several birth control options offer a significant amount of protection.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effortless and reliable choices for reversible contraception. With failure rates equal to surgical sterilization, IUDs offer women worry-free birth control for years at a time. There are two different IUDs, one a copper device without hormones and the other using a small amount of progesterone, available on the market today, each with distinct side effects.