PonyPotato

Why have you chosen your method(s) of birth control?

I've been on the pill since I was 17, to regulate periods (I would go 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, etc. between periods) and mitigate severe cramping.

- Did expense weigh in on your decision? Not really.
- Does it work well with your lifestyle? Yes. I am good at taking pills at the same time every day.
- Did a physician recommend this method? Yes.
- How long have you used this method? Since I was 17.

- Did you choose your birth control method based on your level of sexual activity? No. When I was 17 and put on birth control, I was not in a sexual relationship. If I had not been on birth control by the time I was in a longer-term relationship, I would have sought it out.

Are you using birth control for quality of life, health or financial reasons?

All of the above!

- Is your income so low you do not feel you could provide a child with a healthy quality of life? Not really, but I would be unable to pursue further education, hobbies, and build a good amount of savings.
- Are you opposed to the idea of feeding a family with food stamps, WICK, or other government programs? Personally, yes.
- Would having a child interfere with your career or chosen lifestyle? At the moment, yes. I would not be able to have a child and continue both jobs I work, nor live in the place I work in exchange for.
- Do you have mental or physical health issues that lead you to believe you would be an unfit parent? Not really.
- Are you (or your lover) on medications that require prescribed birth control? No.
- Would you pass along a known genetic disorder if you were to reproduce? No.

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