Contraceptive Chart

METHOD HOW WELL HOW To USE PROS CONS

DOES IT
WORK?
THE IMPLANT Ahealth care provider Long lasting (up to 3
99% Can cause irregularr
places it under the skin | years bleeding
of the upper arm
No pill totake daily After 1 year, you mayy
It must be removed by have no period at all
a health care provider Often decreases
cramps Does not protect
against human
Can be used while
immunodeficiency
breastfeeding virus (HIV) or other
sexually transmitted
You can become
pregnant right after infections (STIs)
it is removed

PROGESTIN IUD 99% Must be placed in
uterus by a health
care provider
Usually removed bya
health care provider
No pill to take daily May cause lighter
periods, spotting,
May improve period or no period at all
Cramps and bleeding
Rarely, uterus is
Can beused while injured during
breastfeeding placement
You can become Does not protect against |
pregnant right after HIV or other STIs
it is removed

COPPER IUD Must be placed in May be left in place

99
uterus by a health
careprovider
Usually removed by a
health care provider
May cause more
for up to 12 years cramps and heavier
No pill to take daily periods
May cause spotting
Can be used while between periods
breastfeeding
Rarely, uterus is
You can become
pregnant right after
injured during
itis removed
placement
Does not protect against
HIV or other STIs

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PROS CONS
METHOD HOW WELL HOW TO USE
DOES IT
WORK?

Each shot works for May cause spottin,

INJECTABLE 94-99% Getshot every
CONTRACEPTIVES 3 months 12 weeks no period, weight gain,
depression, hair or skin
Private
| changes, change in sex

Usually decreases drive

periods May cause delay in
getting pregnant after
Helps prevent cancer
you stop the shots
of the uterus
No pill to take daily Side effects may last
up to 6 months after
Can be used while you stop the shots
breastfeeding Does not protect against
HIV or other STIs
THE PILL
91-99% Must take the pill daily Can make periods May cause nausea,
more regular and weight gain, headaches,
less painful change in sex drive-
some of these can be
Can improve
relieved by changing
PMS symptoms
to a new brand
Can imprOve acne Maycause spotting
Helps prevent cancer the first 1-2 months
of the ovaries
Does not protect against
You can become HIV or other STIs
pregnant right after
stopping the pills
PROGESTIN-ONLY 91-99% Must take the pill daily Can be used while Often causes spotting,
PILLS
breastfeeding which may last for
You can become many months
pregnant right after May cause depression,
stopping the pills hair or skin changes
change in sex drive

Doe not protect against

HIV or other STIs
THE PATCH 91-99% Apply a new patch Can make periods Can irritate skin under
once a week for more regular and the patch
threeweeks less painful
May cause spotting
No patch in week 4 No pill to take daily the first 1-2 months

You can become Does not protect against

pregnant right after HIV or other STIs
stopping patch

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METHOD HOW WELL HOW TO USE PROS CONS
DOES IT
WORK?
THE RING One size fits all Can increase vaginal
91-99% Insert a small ring
into the vagina discharge
Private
May cause spotting
Change ring Does not require the first 1-2 months
each month spermicide of use

Can make periods Does not protect against

more regular and HIV or other STIs
less painful
No pill to take daily
You can become
pregnant right after
stopping the ring

Can buy at many Candecrease

MALE/EXTERNAAL 82-98% Use a new condom sensatioon
stores
CONDOM each time you have sex
Can put on as part Can cause loss
Use a polyurethane
condom if allergic of sex play/foreplay oferection
to latex Can help prevent Can break or slip off
early ejaculation
Can be used for oral,
vaginal, and anal sex

Protects against
HIV and other STIs

Can be used while

breastfeeding
Can decrease
FEMALE/INTERNAL 79-95% Use a new condom Can buy at many stores sensation
CONDOM each time you have sEx
Can put in as part
of sex play/foreplay May be noisy
Use extra lubrication
as needed Can be used for anal May be hard to insert
and vaginal sex
May slip out of
May increase pleasure place during sex
when used for vaginal
sex

Good for people

with latex allergy
Protects against
HIV and other STIs
Can be used while
breastfeeding

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cONS
HOW WELL HOw TO USE PROS
METHOD
DOES IT
WORK?
Less pleasure for some
Pull penis out of Costs nothing
WITHDRAWAL
78-96% Does not work if
vagina before Can be used while
(Pull-out) ejaculation (that is, penis is not pulled
breastfeeding out in time
before coming)
Does not protect against
HIV or other STis
Must interrupt sex

DIAPHRAGM Can last several years Using spermicide

88-94%
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Must be used each
the risk
time you have sex may raise
Costs very little to use of getting HIV
Must be used with
May protect against Should not be usedd
spermicide some infections, but with vaginal bleeding
A health care provider not HIV or infection
will fit you and show
you how to use it Can beused while Raises risk of
breastfeeding bladder infection
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RHYTHM Predict fertile days by- | Costs little Must use another
76-99%
(Natural Family taking temperature method during
Planning, Fertility daily, checking vaginal Can be used while fertile days
Awareness) mucus for changes, breastfeeding
and/or keeping a Does not work
Can help with avoiding well if your
record of your periods or trying to become
periods
are irregular
It works best if you use Pregnant
more than one of these Many things to
remember with
Avoid sex or use this method
Condoms/spermicide
during fertile days Does not protect against
HIV or other STIs
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METHODD HOW WELL HOw TO USE PROS CONS
DOES IT
WORK?
SPERMICIDE 72-82% Insert more spermicide | Can buy at many May raise the risk
(Cream, gel, sponge, each time you have sex stores of getting HIV
foam, inserts, film)
Can be put in as part May irritate vagina,
of sex play/foreplay penis
Comes in many forms- Cream, gel, and foam
cream, gel, sponge, can be messy
foam, inserts, film
Can be used while
breastfeeding

EMERGENCY Can be used while May cause stomach

58-94% Works best the sooner
cONTRACEPTION upset or nausea
you take it after breastfeeding
PILLS
unprotected sex Available at pharmacies, | Your next period may
(Progestin EC) health centers, or health | come early or late
You can take EC
up to 5 days after care providers-call
May cause spotting
unprotected sex ahead to see if they
have it |Does not protect against
If pack contains 2 pills, HIV or other STIs
take both together |Women and men of
any age can get some Women under age 17
You should start a brands without a need a prescription
birth control method prescription for some brands5
right after using EC to
avoid pregnancy Ulipristal requires
a prescription
May cost a lot

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