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Health Benefits of Birth Control Methods. Birth control prevents unwanted pregnancies. The medical risks of pregnancy and delivery are much higher than the risks of using any birth control method. Some birth control methods have other health benefits in addition to the prevention of pregnancy. 1  Latex condoms protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The birth control pill, patch, and ring usually cost about $20â$50 per month. The birth control shot costs about $30â$75 per shot. The shot protects against pregnancy for 12 weeks. Some health care providers require that women have exams before theyâre prescribed hormonal birth control, and others do not. If needed, an exam usually costs about $35â$250.