IUD, implant among top birth control options for cost, convenience
- For cost-effective birth control that does not require a daily dose, a woman's best bet is an IUD or an implant, recommends Renee Mestad, MD, division chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Upstate. Mestad offers an overview of currently available contraceptive options, often known as “the pill,” “the patch” or “the ring,” including their drawbacks and benefits