Birth Control Methods

Vasectomy

•Sterilization method for males•Cut, tie, or burn vas deferens tube

Birth Control Pills

•Hormonal method (prevents ovulation)•Not a method for smokers over the age 35.•Take a pill every day

Vaginal Ring

•Hormonal method•Inserts into vagina and releases hormones into the body

Stays in vagina for three weeks and then reinserted after menstruation.

Norplant

•Hormonal method•Implants stays in for up to three to five years•Four sticks implanted in the skin that releases hormones

Depo Provera Shot

•Hormonal method•Injections last up 12 weeks•Hormones are injected into the body

The Patch

•Hormonal method•Patch that release hormones through the skin•Patch stays on for three weeks

Intra Uterine Device (IUD)

•Barrier method•Device implanted on the uterus to prevent eggs from implantation•Device stays on uterus for up to five years.

Diaphragm/Cervical Cap

•Barrier method•Cups inserted right before intercourse to block the cervix so that sperm cannot get through it.

Male Condom

•Barrier method•Latex sheath that covers the penis to prevent sperm from entering the vagina

Female Condom

•Barrier method•Made of polyurethane •Used to prevent sperm from entering the vagina

Spermicide

•Barrier method•Cream, jelly, suppository used to kill sperms

Rhythm Method

Use of calendar in order to avoid ovulation

Morning-After Pill

•Emergency hormonal contraception

•way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

•It works best up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex, but will reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within 120 hrs (5 days) after unprotected sex.