The Pill Isn't Your Only Choice for Birth Control

If you have finished having children or are certain you never want children, there are also permanent methods of birth control, including female sterilization to seal your fallopian tubes surgically or by using a newer technique (Essure or Adiana) that uses implants in your tubes that cause tissue to grow and block the tubes. If you are in a long-term, committed relationship, your partner may consider a vasectomy (male sterilization).

Talk to your health care professional about finding the best option for you, based on your personal medical history and your stage of life.

To learn more, check out our birth control options chart.