What Are the Different Types of Birth Control Methods? (podcast)
How to decide what the best contraceptive option is for you
![Dr. Jonathan Dunn, OB-GYN, Scripps Clinic.](http://www.scripps.org/sparkle-assets/images/cont-0028-sdh_podcast-birth_control-1200x750-3f2ad3f6d54cca7983720796dc0a1fe7.jpg)
Dr. Jonathan Dunn, OB-GYN, Scripps Clinic
How to decide what the best contraceptive option is for you
For some, having a family eventually is a goal — the key word here being “eventually.” Birth control is likely a non-negotiable in the meantime, but there are so many types — the pill, mini pill, patch, implant, IUD, non-hormonal methods, etc.— and each comes with its own set of benefits and risks. For others who have already had children or do not want to have any at all, the option of permanent birth control comes into the picture.
In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Jonathan Dunn, MD, an OB-GYN at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley, discuss the different types of birth control on the market, medical and technological advances, such as fertility tracking apps, and how you can decide which is the best option for you. Your OB-GYN can also help narrow down the choices based on your future reproductive plans and outline the risks and benefits of any chosen birth control method.
Listen to the episode on birth control options
Listen to the episode on birth control options
Podcast highlights
Watch the San Diego Health video on birth control options
Watch the San Diego Health video on birth control options featuring Dr. Dunn.