Hi How are you doing ? Birth control is used as a cafeteria method. Each method is good for some not for others. Without any personal / age/ medical history / pregnancy histories , it s not possible to decide. There are n number of methods. But let me put forwards a list of methods & the the situations where they are suitable. 1.Oral Contraceptive pills -- Has to be taken daily from Day 1 of periods for 21 days , give a gap of 7 days, then restart the next pack . This is ideal for those not yet delivered/ those can remember to take pills everyday/ those with irregular periods/ those who are not breast feeding/ those without any blood coagulation problems, DVT, heart problems etc 2.Copper IUD - Can be inserted by gynecologist immediately after periods- Available for period of 3 yrs/ 5yrs/10yrs. Ideal for those who want one time method, with risk to forget pills daily/ not at risk of pelvic infections / HIV or any STDs. 3. Norplant - Subcutaneous implants - can interfere with normal ovulation & periods may reduce or stop. Cheap & has protection based on which typr you use Type 1 or 2. One time method for 5 yrs or lesser. 4.Nuva ring- vaginal inserted ring of hormones- Which has to be removed every month end for periods to occur . Can give good cycle control. Not very costly .But needs removal & reinsertion of new ring every month yourself. 5.Injectable hormones- Will act for 3 mths, not costly, No periods or minimal periods or only discharge. Good for breast feeding mothers, those with irregular bleeding, endometriosis/ adenomyosis. Occasionally cause ovarian cyst but not significant. I have given list of common methods ,the list is very long but cam be used based on your profile Hope I have cleared your query All the best Dr.Balakrishnan