Choosing a Birth Control Method

Ask yourself all of the following questions to find out if you have chosen the birth control method that is going to work the best for you.

Method of contraception that I am considering using:
Length of time I used this method in the past:

Answer by checking "YES" or "NO" in the box next to the question:

	YES	NO
Have I had problems using this method before?
Have I ever become pregnant while using this method?
Am I afraid of using this method?
Would I really rather not use this method?
Will I have trouble using this method correctly?
Do I still have unanswered questions about this method?
Does this method make menstrual periods longer and more painful?
Does this method cost more than I can afford?
Could this method cause me to have serious complications?
Am I against this method because of my religious or moral beliefs?
Is my partner against me using this method?
Am I using this method without my partner’s knowledge?
Will using this method embarrass me?
Will using this method embarrass my partner?
Will I or my partner enjoy sex less because of this method?
If this method interrupts sex, will I avoid using it?
Has a nurse or doctor ever told me NOT to use this method?
Is there anything about my personality that could lead me to use this method incorrectly?
Am I at any risk of being exposed to STD/HIV if I use this method?
TOTAL NUMBER OF "YES" BOXES CHECKED

If you checked more than a few boxes "Yes" you should talk to your doctor, nurse, health professional, counselor, or partner to help you decide whether to use this method or how to use it so that it will really be effective for you