Birth control methods used most often by young people
Hormonal methods
These include birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots. The hormone stop the egg from leaving the ovary. The hormone also make the mucus in the vagina to thick for sperm to move in. They prevent pregnancy berween 90% and 99% of the time when taken as directed. Hormonal oral contraceptives can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of blood clots so careful consideration of this form of birth control and monitoring of blood pressure is essential.
Implant devices can have increased risks of infection in transplant patient who are on immunosuppression medications and at times the effectiveness of these devices can be decreased in transplant patients. Intra Uterine Device (IUD) are not absolutely contraindicated in transplant and therefore you should have a conversation with your transplant doctors if you are considering this method of birth control.
All medicines have side effects. You need to speak to your health provider doctor to find out which pill is best for you. A specialist in gynecology or adolescent (teen) medicine can be very helpful.
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