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What Birth Control Method is Right for You?

Look at the various birth control methods provided by PPNCNY below! Click each link to learn more about each specific method. Know that one method does not work for everyone, so it is okay to try a few until you find the one that works best for you!

Call 1-800-230-PLAN with any questions!

Birth Control Implant

99% Effective
Cost $0-$1300
Must be inserted/removed by a doctor/nurse
Easy to use
Helps with periods
Prevents pregnancy
Prescription required by nurse/doctor

IUD (Intrauterine Device)

99% Effective
$0-$1300
Must be inserted/removed by a doctor/nurse
Helps with periods
Prevents pregnancy
Prescription required by nurse/doctor
Hormonal & non-hormonal options (Copper IUD)

Birth Control Shot

94% Effective
$0-$150
Most of the time, a doctor/nurse administers the shot. You can also talk with your doctor/nurse about self-administration of the birth control shot
Easy to use
Helps with periods
Prevents pregnancy
Prescription required by doctor/nurse

Vaginal Ring

91% Effective
$0-$200
Prevents Pregnancy
Prescription require by nurse/doctor
Replaced monthly

Birth Control Patch

91% Effective
$0-$150
Prevents Pregnancy
Prescription required by nurse/doctor

Birth Control Pill

91% Effective
$0-$50
Helps with periods
Prevents Pregnancy
Prescription required by nurse/doctor

Diaphragm

88% Effective
$0-$75
Prevents pregnancy
Prescription required by nurse/doctor
No hormones

External Condom

85% Effective
$0-$2/Condom
Prevents pregnancy
Protects against STIs
Can be used with a hormonal method
- DO NOT
  - Use 2 condoms at once
  - Reuse condoms
  - Flip them over once they have been put on
No hormones

Internal Condom

79% Effective
$0-$3/Condom
Can be inserted up to 8 hrs prior to sexual activity
Protects against STIs
Prevents pregnancy
No hormones