BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

ABSTINENCE

• Not having sex so you know that you don't get any sexually transmitted diseases
• It's 100% effective
• It's free- you do it on your own.
• Barrier

BIRTH-CONTROL IMPLANT

• A match stick sized rod that is inserted in the arm to prevent pregnancy
• Hormonal
• Costs between $400 and$800 up front last 3 years
• Less than 1 out of 100 women will become pregnant

BIRTH CONTROL SHOT

• A shot in the arm that prevents pregnancy
• Hormonal
• Cost between $35-$100 per injection plus any exam fees
• Effectiveness less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant
• 6 out of 100 will get pregnant IF NOT USED RIGHT.

CONDOM

• Worn on penis
• Barrier
• Costs about $1
• Effectiveness 2 out of 100 women will get pregnant
• 18 out of 100 women who partners use condoms will get pregnant

BIRTH CONTROL PILL

• Take a pill each day to prevent pregnancy
• Hormonal
• Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year
• About 9 out of 100 who DONT use it right WILL get pregnant
• Costs $15-$50 each month

IUD

• Small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
• Hormonal
• Costs $500-$1,000 up front but lasts for 12 years
• Less then 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year

DIAPHRAGM

• A shallow silicone cup inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy.
• Cost about $15-$75
• Barrier
• 6 out of 100 women will become pregnant each year.
• 12 out of 100 women will become pregnant each year if not used right..