contraceptive methods

Not having sex; completely prevents pregnancy and STIs.

abstinence

A shot of progesterone that stops ovulation; no STI protection.

hormone injections

• A Polyurethane liner inside the vagina that blocks sperm; protects against STIs.

internal condom

A skin patch that releases hormones to prevent ovulation; no STI protection.

patch

A small arm rod that releases hormones to stop egg release for years; no STI protection.

implant

Daily hormone pills that prevent ovulation; no STI protection.

oral contraceptives (birth control)

• A latex cover for the penis that traps sperm; protects against STIs.

external condom

A flexible ring that releases hormones for three weeks; no STI protection.

vaginal ring

A T‑shaped device in the uterus that prevents fertilization for years; no STI protection.

IUD

A pill taken after unprotected sex to delay ovulation; no STI protection.

Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

A rubber cup with spermicide placed over the cervix to block sperm.

Diaphragm

Chemicals that kill sperm; used alone or with other methods.

Spermicide

A small cup with spermicide placed over the cervix to block sperm.

Cervical Cap

Tracks menstrual cycles to avoid fertile days; least reliable.

Calendar Rhythm Method

Tracks body temperature changes to identify ovulation.

Temperature Method

1. Tracks mucus changes to identify fertile days.

Cervical Mucus Method

spermicide

oral contraceptive

condom

hormone injections

vaginal ring

cervical cap

the implant

IUD

the patch

internal condom

tubal ligation

cervical sponge

diaphragm

fertility awareness

emergency contraceptive - PLAN B

vasectomy