Many female students at Boston University said their preferred choice of birth control among today’s many options remains the birth control pill.

Students said they choose to rely on the pill over other forms of contraception such as condoms, patches, IUDs or diaphragms because it is easier to use and is generally a better-established and tested form of contraception.

‘[The pill is] easier than the other options,’ Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences second-year graduate student Meghan Tubridy said.’ ‘

Jolene Nelson, also a second-year graduate student in SAR, said the pill was ‘pushed more by doctors.’

SAR first-year graduate student Elizabeth Abbott said she agreed with Tubridy.

‘The pill is easy and cheap,’ she said. ‘And it’s been around the longest.”

Abbott said the pill’s established presence made her feel better about taking it than other newer, less-tested methods.’ ‘

College of Arts and Sciences senior Resham Gellatly said she also prefers the pill, citing her relationship status.’

‘I’m in a monogamous relationship and I don’t want to use condoms,’ she said.’

Some students cited the pill’s other uses and benefits outside of contraception as the reason for why the keep the daily regimen. These benefits could include reduced menstrual cramps and acne, protection against ovarian cysts, some forms of cancer and severe premenstrual symptoms, according to Planned Parenthood’s website.

SAR senior Suzanne Lee said she did not originally choose the pill for contraceptive purposes, but instead wanted to take advantage of the additional effects of the hormones in the pill.

‘My dermatologist prescribed it for my acne,’ she said.’

However, some students said they were concerned about the hormone levels involved in taking the pill, choosing instead to use other methods.’

College of Communication senior Jennifer Spinney said she switched from the pill to an intrauterine device.

‘I wanted to take a break from the hormones,’ she said.’ ‘ ‘

Women’s Resource Center events coordinator Jessie Lathrop said the WRC does not take an official stance on issues such as birth control.’

‘Most members would agree that it’s unfortunate that the responsibility falls on the woman and it should be the responsibility of both parties to talk about it,’ Lathrop, a CAS senior, said. ‘But it ultimately falls on the woman because it is her body that will be affected.’

Some said they hope birth control will become an equal responsibility that involves the man in a relationship as well.’

While there is no male equivalent for the birth control pill, the condom is a popular option for men.

Spinney said men should be involved in the contraception process.’

‘[It] should be equal,’ she said. ‘If I weren’t on it he should have to be.” ‘