Choosing the Best Birth Control for You | San Diego Health

Scripps Clinic OB-GYN Dr. Jonathan Dunn discusses birth control options, including types, risks, effectiveness, hormone-free options and more. 0:40 - How has birth control changed? 0:52 - What are birth control pills? 1:28 - What are mini birth control pills? 1:46 - How effective are birth control pills? What are the risks of birth control pills? 2:09 - If I can't take estrogen, what are my birth control options? 2:36 - What are hormone injections? What are the side effects? What are the risks? 3:23 - What is the birth control patch? 3:47 - How big is the birth control patch and where should you put it? 4:07 - What is the birth control implant? 4:59 - What is an IUD? 5:39 - What are the different options for IUDs? 6:30 - What is the NuvaRing? 7:30 - How effective are condoms? 8:23 - What are nonprescription methods of birth control? 8:48 - What are birth control apps? 9:08 - What are the risks of ingesting birth control hormones? 9:57 - Should condoms be used during sex to prevent STDs? 10:16 - How can you protect yourself against STDs? 10:31 - What is the HPV vaccine? 11:05 - At what age should you get the HPV vaccine? 11:28 - What are permanent birth control options? 12:00 - Are permanent birth control options reversible if you change your mind? 12:25 - Are there birth control options with no hormones? 12:49 - Are different types of birth control better at different stages of your life? 14:09 - Why are IUDs recommended for teenagers? 14:35 - How long does an IUD last?