Ring

How it works:

The birth control ring is a soft flexible ring that you place inside your vagina. It needs to be replaced once a month. It works by releasing a combination of hormones that naturally occur in your body. The ring prevents pregnancy by stopping your body from releasing an egg.  Because remembering to change the ring every month can be hard to do, the ring is only 91% effective at preventing pregnancy for most people.

Perks:

• Decreases period cramping

• Makes periods lighter

• Regular periods

• Can use continuously to not get a period 

• Can stop the method on your own

• Can reduce acne 

• Very good at preventing pregnancy

Drawbacks:

• Must remember to change ring once a month

• Doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

• Requires a prescription