|
Type |
What is it? |
How does it work? |
On average, how many couples using this method will get
pregnant? |
Does it protect you from STD's? |
How do I get it? |
|
Oral
Contraceptives "The Pill" |
A pill
taken daily that uses hormones to change the body to prevent
pregnancy. |
It
prevents ovulation, prevents implantation of a fertilized
egg. |
2 out of
100 |
No |
Prescription required.
Available for free through your Health Department Family
Planning Clinic. |
|
Patch
(Ortho Evra) |
It is a
thin patch that is attached to the skin. A patch is applied
once a week for 3 weeks and no patch is worn on the 4th
week. |
It
prevents ovulation, prevents implantation of a fertilized
egg. |
2 out of
100 |
No |
Prescription required. |
|
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring
(Nuva
Ring) |
It is a
flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases
hormones to help prevent pregnancies. The ring is worn, for
3 weeks, taken out for a week, and after the 4th week, a new
ring is inserted. |
It
prevents ovulation, prevents implantation of a fertilized
egg. |
2 out of
100 |
No |
Prescription required.
Available for free through your Health Department Family
Planning Clinic. |
|
The Shot
(Depo-Provera) |
A shot of the hormone progesterone is given every 3 months,
and primarily works by preventing ovulation. |
It
prevents ovulation, prevents implantation of a fertilized
egg. |
1
out of 100 |
No |
Prescription required.
Available for free through your Health Department Family
Planning Clinic. |
|
IUD -
Intrauterine Device |
IUD is a
T-Shaped piece of plastic that is placed inside the uterus
to prevent pregnancy. |
It may
inactivate sperm and/or egg to prevent fertilization. It
might cause an inflammatory condition in the uterus to
prevent the implantation of fertilized egg. |
2 out of
100 |
No |
Prescription required.
Available for free through your Health Department Family
Planning Clinic. |
