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