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Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover Planned Parenthood services.
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Is health insurance not an option for you? We can get you set up with state or locally funded programs that help cover the cost of your birth control.
All About Birth Control Methods
Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy before it begins. There are lots of different methods that work really well and are easy to use. So, ready to stop worrying about pregnancy? We’re here to help you figure it all out.
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Birth Control Implant
The implant is 99% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your implant to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
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Birth Control Patch
The patch is 91% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your patch to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Birth Control Pill
The pill is 91% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your pill to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Birth Control Shot
The shot is 94% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with the shot to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Birth Control Sponge
The sponge is between 76-88% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your sponge to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Birth Control Vaginal Ring
The ring is 91% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your ring to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
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Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Breastfeeding as birth control is 98% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom for help stopping STDs.
Cervical Cap
Cervical caps are between 71-86% effective. They don’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your cervical cap to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Condom
Condoms are 85% effective. They help protect you from STDs. Use another birth control method with your condom for even more pregnancy preventing power.
Diaphragm
The diaphragm is 88% effective. It won’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your diaphragm to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Female/Internal Condom
Internal condoms are 79% effective. They help protect you from STDs. Use another birth control method with your internal condom for even more pregnancy preventing power.
Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
FAMs are between 76-88% effective. They don’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with FAMs to help protect you from pregnancy and STDs.
IUD
The IUD is 99% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with your IUD to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Outercourse and Abstinence
Abstinence is 100% effective. It also protects you from STDs.
Spermicide
Spermicide is 71% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom with it to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
Sterilization is 99% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom to help stop STDs.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is 99% effective. It won’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom to help stop STDs.
Withdrawal (Pull Out Method)
Withdrawal is 78% effective. It doesn’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom and withdrawal to help stop pregnancy and STDs.
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See All MethodsDiscouraged by the Cost of Birth Control? We Can Help
We do our best to help you afford the birth control method you choose — no matter what your situation is. Whether you have your own health insurance, are on your parents’ plan, or don’t have insurance at all, we’ve got you covered. Find a health center near you.
Accidents Happen. That’s Why There’s Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. There are a few different kinds. Find out which one is right for you.
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