BIRTH CONTROL |
HOW TO USE |
PRESCRIPTION NEEDED ? |
PROTECTS AGAINST STDs ? |
Monthly Oral Contraceptive (“ the pill ”) |
Take 1 pill every day as directed |
Yes |
No |
Patch |
Apply to skin and change weekly |
Yes |
No |
HORMONAL |
Injection
Hormonal Intrauterine Contraceptive ( IUD – Intrauterine Device )
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Get injections every 3 months
Inserted in the uterus and can remain for up to 8 years
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Yes , injections given in health care professional ’ s office or clinic .
Yes , IUD inserted in health care professional ’ s office or clinic .
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No
No
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Implantable Hormonal Contraceptive |
Implanted under the skin of the arm and can remain for up to 3 years |
Yes , implanted in health care professional ’ s office or clinic . |
No |
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Emergency Contraceptive Plan-B One Step |
Take pill as soon as you can within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure |
No |
No |
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Non-hormonal Intrauterine Contraceptive ( IUD ) |
Inserted in the uterus and can remain for up to 10 years |
Yes . IUD inserted in health care professional ’ s office or clinic . Emergency contraception needed for 120 hours post insertion . |
No |
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Female Sterilization (“ tubes tied ”) |
No action required after surgery |
No . Performed surgically . |
No |
NON-HORMONAL |
Male Sterilization ( vasectomy )
Female Condom
Male Condom
Vaginal Gel ( Phexxi )
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Contraception needed for 3 months following procedure or until absence of sperm is confirmed by a health care professional
Insert every time before sex . Keep in place for 6 hours after sex .
Partner must wear every time during sex .
Placed immediately before intercourse ; lasts for one act of intercourrse for an hour ; must be reapplied every time intercourse occurs
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Diaphragm |
Insert every time before sex . Keep in place for 6 hours after sex . |
Yes |
No |