Contraception Contraception Comparison Comparison

ChartChartHealth P2Health P2

Male CondomMale Condom CategoryCategory

BarrierBarrier How it worksHow it works

Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the eggthe egg

Side EffectsSide Effects None unless allergic to latexNone unless allergic to latex

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 98%98%

CostCost $.50 to $2.50 each$.50 to $2.50 each

PillPill CategoryCategory

Combination HormonalCombination Hormonal Estrogen & ProgestinEstrogen & Progestin

How it worksHow it works Prevents ovulationPrevents ovulation Thickens Cervical mucous Thickens Cervical mucous

Side EffectsSide Effects Weight gain, dizziness, increased blood pressureWeight gain, dizziness, increased blood pressure

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 98%98%

CostCost $20-$50 a month$20-$50 a month

IUD (intrauterine device)IUD (intrauterine device)

CategoryCategory HormonalHormonal Progestin onlyProgestin only

How it worksHow it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucousPrevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous

Side EffectsSide Effects Irregular bleeding, weight gain, abdominal painIrregular bleeding, weight gain, abdominal pain

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 99.9%99.9%

CostCost $250 + cost of having it inserted and removed$250 + cost of having it inserted and removed

Female CondomFemale Condom CategoryCategory

BarrierBarrier How it worksHow it works

Prevents sperm from entering Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egguterus and getting to the egg

Side EffectsSide Effects NoneNone

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness Has a failure rate of 21%Has a failure rate of 21%

CostCost $2.50 to $5.00 each$2.50 to $5.00 each

Cervical CapCervical Cap

CategoryCategory BarrierBarrier

How it worksHow it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the

eggegg Side EffectsSide Effects

Cervix irritationCervix irritation % Effectiveness% Effectiveness

91%91% CostCost

$70 a year$70 a year

SpermicidesSpermicides CategoryCategory

BarrierBarrier How it worksHow it works

Kills or disables spermKills or disables sperm Side EffectsSide Effects

Possible allergyPossible allergy Genital irritationGenital irritation

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 85%85%

CostCost $2-$3 for 20 applications$2-$3 for 20 applications

Depo-provera ShotDepo-provera Shot CategoryCategory

HormonalHormonal Progestin onlyProgestin only

How it worksHow it works Prevents ovulation, 1 shot every 3 Prevents ovulation, 1 shot every 3

monthsmonths Side EffectsSide Effects

Bone loss, heavy bleeding, weight gainBone loss, heavy bleeding, weight gain % Effectiveness% Effectiveness

97-99%97-99% CostCost

$60 every 3 months$60 every 3 months

Patch & RingPatch & Ring

CategoryCategory HormonalHormonal Estrogen + ProgestinEstrogen + Progestin

How it worksHow it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucousPrevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous

Side EffectsSide Effects Skin irritation, headaches, breast tendernessSkin irritation, headaches, breast tenderness

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 99%99%

CostCost $30 -$35 a month$30 -$35 a month

Fertility AwarenessFertility Awareness

CategoryCategory Periodic AbstinencePeriodic Abstinence Family PlanningFamily Planning

How it worksHow it works Avoid intercourse during times when pregnancy can occurAvoid intercourse during times when pregnancy can occur

Side EffectsSide Effects nonenone

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 78-88%78-88%

CostCost FreeFree

Tubal LigationTubal Ligation

CategoryCategory sterilizationsterilization

How it worksHow it works Fallopian tubes are tied, cut or blockedFallopian tubes are tied, cut or blocked

Side EffectsSide Effects Ectopic pregnancy, surgical complicationsEctopic pregnancy, surgical complications

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 99.6%99.6%

CostCost $1,200 - $6,000$1,200 - $6,000

VasectomyVasectomy

CategoryCategory SterilizationSterilization

How it worksHow it works Vas deferens are cut and blocked Vas deferens are cut and blocked Semen contains no spermSemen contains no sperm

Side EffectsSide Effects Surgical complicationsSurgical complications

% Effectiveness% Effectiveness 99%99%

CostCost $150 - $1,200$150 - $1,200

DiaphragmDiaphragm

CategoryCategory BarrierBarrier

How it worksHow it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to

the eggthe egg Side EffectsSide Effects

Irritation of vagina, possible allergyIrritation of vagina, possible allergy % Effectiveness% Effectiveness

94%94% CostCost

$30-$50 every 2 years$30-$50 every 2 years

AbstinenceAbstinence CategoryCategory

Sexual AbstinenceSexual Abstinence How it worksHow it works

Refrain from sexual activityRefrain from sexual activity Side EffectsSide Effects

None!None! % Effectiveness% Effectiveness

100%!!100%!! CostCost

FREE!FREE!