Here are the list of common birth control methods for those people who don't have plans of having a child at the moment.

• Bilateral Tubal Ligation - fallopian tubes are cut to prevent the egg from meeting sperm. Effectiveness is from 99 to 99.5%

Pros: almost a permanent method of birth control.

Cons: there is discomfort and pain after surgery the surgical procedure. There is a danger that the cut tubes becomes connected again according to doctors our cells have a certain magnetism so it is possible that the cut tubes can reconnect naturally. This may result in ectopic pregnancy.

• Cervical Cap - it is smaller than a diaphragm, it is also made of rubber. It works to block the sperm from entering the uterus. It is also good for everyone and it has 94% effectiveness when used with spermicide.

Pros: Safe. Helps prevent some STD's

Cons: Has to be inserted before sex. May cause toxic shock syndrome if left inside body for more than 48hours. Prolonged used may cause foul odor or discharge.

• Contraceptive Patch - this patch is placed on the arm or abdomen to prevent ovulation. Use this is you don't like to take pills. The patch needs to be changed every week. It has 99% effectiveness.

Pros: You can do regular activities while wearing this.

Cons: It is not good for women who smokes, those with history of blood clots, stroke and heart problems. It may also cause skin rashes.

• Diaphragm - is a dome-shaped rubber disk with a flexible rim that covers the cervix. It prevents the sperm from entering the uterus. It is a good method for everyone and it has a 94% effectiveness when used with spermicide.

Pros: Safe. Helps prevent some STDs.

Cons: Has to be fitted by a doctor. Has to be inserted before sex. May cause toxic shock syndrome if left inside body for more than 24hours.

• Injectable - it is administered via intramascular injection on the arm or buttocks, a dose is good for three months to prevent ovulation. It has about 99.6% effectiveness.

Pros: Convenient

Cons: If you decide to get pregnant it may take a while for you to get pregnant.

• Oral contraceptives or pills - contain both estrogen and progestin. It stops ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus so sperm has a harder time to get through. Effectiveness: 99.6 percent Advisable for women who don't mind taking pills everyday.

Pros: Easily available in major drugstore. Once you are ready to get pregnant you can just stop using it, and you may already become pregnant as soon as the next cycle.

Cons: Negative effects of pill are you can have headaches and you can gain weight. Pills do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is important to have a regular visit to your OB-Gyne to see how your body responds to it.

• Progestin-only contraceptives or mini-pill - it thickens cervical mucus to make it difficult for sperm to get through. It stops ovulation in about half of menstrual cycles. It has a 98% effectiveness. Advisable for women who are breastfeeding.

Pros: It will not affect milk supply. Easily available.

Cons: Regular visit to you OB-gyne check-ups is recommended to see how body responds to it.

• Vasectomy - is a small cut made in the scrotum to cut tubes that carry sperm from the testicles, this will leave the man's semen free of sperm. This is ideal for men who doesn't plan to have child anymore. Effectiveness of this method is 99 to 99.5%.

Cons: Pain after operation