There are many options to help protect you and your sexual partner from infection and pregnancy!
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The amount of information about contraception can be mind-boggling since you have to keep so many issues in mind: timing, advantages and disadvantages, new technology, and communication with your partner. These brief descriptions of contraceptive options are designed to help you stay well informed so that you can make the best decision for your needs and lifestyle. |
Natural Methods
Abstinence:not having sexual intercourse
Breastfeeding:nature's way of spacing babies
Fertility Awareness Method (FAM):
basal body temperature charting (BBT)
the symptothermal method
Outercourse! or what you might call the alternatives to sexual intercourse
Withdrawal (coitus interruptus): pulling out
Medication
Contraceptive foam
"The Pill" or combined oral contraceptives
"Mini-Pills" or Progestin-Only Pills: the same kind of pill every single day
Depo-Provera injections: "the birth control shot"
Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs): to prevent pregnancy AFTER having unprotected sex.
Physical Device Protection
For Men
Condoms
For Women
Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF)
Diaphragm
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Levonorgestrel IUD
Progestasert System IUD
Norplant Contraceptive Implants
Surgical Methods
Tubal sterilization: sterilization for women
Vasectomy: sterilization for men
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