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Birth Control Summary

Learn about different birth control methods, including abstinence, hormonal methods, and barrier methods. Discover the effectiveness rates and how to use them correctly. Find the best method for you to prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs.

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Birth Control Summary

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  1. Birth Control Summary • Birth control methods fall into three categories: • Abstinence • Hormonal Methods • Barrier Methods • Each method has an effectiveness rate that tells how well it can work to prevent pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. • The best birth control method is the one that is used consistently and correctly.

  2. Abstinence • Abstinence is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy and protect against HIV and STIs. This option is available to everyone. Abstinence means not having oral, vaginal, or anal sex, or any genital-to-genital touching. Here are some ways to plan for abstinence: • Talk with your partner. • Discuss different ways to show affection. • Find activities you can do with other couples. • Avoid alcohol and drugs.

  3. Long- Lasting Hormonal Methods Injection (Shot) An injection administered by a healthcare practitioner every 3 months. Available with a prescription and can be administered at a clinic or at any licensed pharmacy. 99% effective if used consistently and correctly. Implant Tiny rod inserted into arm. Available with a prescription and must be inserted by health care practitioner at a doctor’s office or clinic. 99% effective if used consistently and correctly. Intrauterine Device (IUD) • Tiny device inserted into the uterus. • Can last from 3-6 years depending on the type of IUD. • Available with a prescription and must be inserted by health care practitioner at a doctor’s office or clinic. • 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly.

  4. Hormonal Methods Ring Inserted into vagina for 3 out of 4 weeks. Prevents release of egg from ovary. Available with a prescription at clinics. 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. Pills • Taken daily. • Prevents release of egg from ovary. • Available with a prescription at clinics. • 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. Patch • Placed on body for 3 out of 4 weeks. • Prevents release of egg from ovary. • Available with a prescription at clinics. • 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly.

  5. Barrier Methods Dental Dams A thin sheet of latex can be used to protect mucosa during oral sex. Available without a prescription at clinics. Not a birth control method, but used to prevent transmission of HIV and STIs. Spermicides Used with other barrier methods to immobilize or kill sperm. Available without a prescription at drugstores or clinics. 72-82% effective at preventing pregnancy when used alone. External Condoms • Covers erect penis. • Available without a prescription at drugstores or clinics. • 98% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. Internal Condoms • Inserted into vagina or anus. • Available with a prescription at drugstores or clinics. • 95% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly.

  6. Barrier Methods Sponge Small spongey plastic placed inside vagina to cover cervix. Available without a prescription at drugstores and clinics. 91% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. Cervical Cap • Soft silicone cap placed inside vagina to cover cervix. • Available with a prescription at clinics. • 86% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly. Diaphragm • Shallow silicone cup placed inside vagina to cover cervix. • Available with a prescription at clinics. • 94% effective at preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly.

  7. Emergency Contraception (E.C.) • Prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex or when birth control fails. • Does not work if someone is already pregnant; does not harm fetus. • Can be taken up to 3 days (72 hours) after unprotected sex. • Available at clinics or pharmacies: • Plan B One-Step is available without a prescription for a person of any age. • People under 15 years may need a prescription for other brands. • Call 888-NOT2LATE for where to find over-the-counter E.C.

  8. Protection from HIV and STIs • Hormonal, intrauterine, and some barrier methods of contraception DO NOT offer protection against HIV and STIs. • Using a condomwith these methods can reduce the risk of pregnancy and reduce the risk of contracting HIV and STIs.

  9. CONTRACEPTION COMPARISON CHART

  10. Safely Surrendered Baby Law • Parent or legal guardian can surrender a newborn within the first 72 hours of birth to a person at a designated “safe surrender site” such as a hospital or fire department. • Parent may claim physical custody of newborn within 14 days of surrender. • More Information: (877) 725-5111 or http://www.babysafe.ca.gov/

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