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Birth Control Methods
Birth Control Categories
• Withdrawal• Barrier• Chemical• Permanent
Withdrawal
How it works• Male pulls penis from
vagina before ejaculation
Side Effects
Rhythm
How it works • You abstain from sexual
contact while the female is ovulating
Side Effects
Condoms
How it works • Latex sheath• Place over penis/ inside
vagina during sex• Keeps semen from entering
vagina• Most have nonoxynol 9
Side effects • Latex allergies• Spermicide allergies• Breaking
Diaphragm
How it works • Latex cap• Must see Dr. to be fitted for
it. • Placed in the vagina, covers
cervix. • Used with spermicides. • May wash and reuse. • Can put in up to 2 hours
before sex.• Leave in 2 hours after sex.
Side Effects • Latex allergies• Risk of infections• Spermicide allergies
Sponge
How it works • Sponge like material• Works like diaphragm• Purchase over the counter. • Use and toss.
Side Effects • Spermicidal allergies• Bacterial infections
Spermicides
How it works • Kills sperm• In the form of foams, films,
jellies. • Usually inserted into the
vagina to kill sperm.
Side effects • Allergic reaction
Pill
How it works • Releases hormones into
body to make body think it is pregnant so no egg will be released.
• Important to take at same time every day.
• Many different kinds.
Side Effects • Weight gain• Breast tenderness• Nausea
Nuva Ring
How it works • Flexible ring that is inserted
into the vagina.• Releases hormone to keep
female from ovulating.• Use for 3 weeks.
Side Effects • Weight gain• Breast tenderness• Nausea• Infections
Patch
How it works • Placed on skin, cycle 4
areas. • Releases hormone to keep
female from ovulating• New patch each week.
Side Effects • Allergic reactions• Weight gain• Breast tenderness• Nausea• Yucky stuff around patch.
Shot
How it works• Receive a shot in the arm or
buttocks once every three months.
• Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating.
Side Effects • Weight gain• Breast tenderness • Nausea
IUD
How it works • Small T shaped device that
is inserted into the uterus. • Can stay up to 5 years. • Releases hormone to keep
female from ovulating• Keeps zygote from sticking
to the side of uterus.
Side Effects • Infections• Weight gain• Breast tenderness• Nausea
Vasectomy
What it does • The vas deferens of the
male is snipped to prevent sperm from being ejaculated.
Side Effects • Involves surgery
Tubal Ligation
How it works • Fallopian tubes are snipped
to prevent egg from meeting sperm.
Side effects • Does require surgery