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Contraceptive Method Review. Barrier Methods. Work by preventing the sperm and the egg from meeting so fertilization cannot take place. Male Condom. Made of latex and fit over the erect penis before intercourse.
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Barrier Methods • Work by preventing the sperm and the egg from meeting so fertilization cannot take place.
Male Condom • Made of latex and fit over the erect penis before intercourse. • Can be purchased at any drug store and are given out free at most family planning clinics.
Female Condom • Made of latex or polyurethane. • When inserted into the vagina, the female condom lines the vaginal walls and covers the cervix.
Diaphragm • Rubber dome that is inserted into the vagina and covers the cervix. • Spermicide must be used with the diaphragm each time you have sex.
Hormonal Methods • Work by preventing ovulation, the release of the egg, or by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. • You can only get hormonal methods from a health care provider.
Oral Contraceptives • Commonly called the pill • Prevent ovulation but must be taken every day around the same time to work properly.
Depo-Provera • A shot for women that must be given every 12 weeks to work properly in order to prevent ovulation.
IUD • The intrauterine device, or IUD as it is called, is inserted into the uterus and can both prevent ovulation or implantation. • Women have a choice between two IUDs, which can work for 5 or 10 years.