Birth Control
Birth control allows us to prevent pregnancy and plan the timing of pregnancy.
- Birth Control Effectiveness Chart
- Abstinence
- Birth Control Implant (Implanon)
- Birth Control Patch (Ortho Evra)
- Birth Control Pill
- Birth Control Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
- Birth Control Shot (Depo-Provera)
- Birth Control Sponge (Today Sponge)
- Breastfeeding
- Cervical Cap (FemCap)
- Condom
- Diaphragm
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- Female Condom
- Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAMs)
- IUD
- Outercourse
- Spermicide
- Sterilization for Women
- Vasectomy
- Withdrawal (Pull Out Method)
People have used birth control methods for thousands of years. Today, we have many safe and effective birth control methods available to us.
All of us who need birth control want to find the method that is best for us. And each of us has different needs when choosing a method. If you are trying to choose, learning about each method may help you make your decision. Use the list of birth control methods above to read about the methods.
Only you can decide what is best for you. And we are here to help. A staff member at your local Planned Parenthood health center can discuss all of your birth control options with you and help you get the birth control you need.
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Did You Know ...
Planned Parenthood affilates provide reproductive and sexual health care, education, and information to five mllion women, men, and adolescents worldwide each year.
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