What are the different forms of birth control?

Answer 1

the most common types of Birth Control are condoms birth control pills and ECPs
condom, diaphragm, contraceptive pills, vasectomy, hysterectomy.

Hormonal Contraceptives

The Patch:

• Is applied once a week for 3 weeks. During the 4th week no patch is used.
• The patch is applied once a week for 3 weeks. During week 4, no patch is used.
• Once stopped it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
• You need to learn how to apply the patch.
• 99% effective

Oral Contraceptive(The Pill):

• There are a variety of pills available in different doses.
• You should take your pill every day, approximately the same time each day.
• Once stopped it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
• You may need instructions on the correct way to take your pills.
• 99% effective

Contraceptive Injections(Depo Provera):

• There are 2 options currently available: a monthly injection and and injection that is given every 3 months.
• You receive an injection either monthly or every 3 months.
• Ovulation may be delayed up to a year.
• A healthcare professional administers the injection.
• 99% effective

Progestin-Releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD):

• There is 1 hormone-releasing IUD currently available.
• The suggested length of use is 5 years or less.
• Once removed, fertility can return within a year.
• Your healthcare professional inserts and removes the IUD.
• 99% effective

Vaginal Ring:

• There is only 1 vaginal ring.
• Each month, the vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and left in place for 3 weeks. During week 4, you do not wear a ring.
• Once stopped, it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
• You need to learn how to insert and remove the vaginal ring.
• 99% effective

Non-hormonal Contraceptives

Male Condom:

• There are a variety of styles, sizes, colors, materials, and textures.
• A new one must be used every time you have sex.
• Must be applied when the penis is erect. May cause a slight interruption before sex.
• Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
• Tell your healthcare professional that you plan you use condoms
• 97% effective

Female Condom:

• There is 1 female condom currently available.
• A new one must be used every time you have sex.
• A female condom can be inserted up to 8hrs. before sex.
• Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
• Tell your healthcare professional that you plan you use a female condom.
• Unless the female condom slips out of place or is torn, it should provide protection against STD exposure comparable to that of male condoms.
• 95% effective

Intrauterine Device (IUD):

• There is 1 copper-T IUD currently available.
• Once inserted in the uterus, it can be left in place for up to 10 years.
• Once removed, fertility can return within about 1 month.
• Your healthcare professional inserts and removes the IUD.
• 99% effective

Spermicides:

• There are a variety of spermicides available in foams, jellies, creams, and vaginal suppositories.
• Must be used every time you have sex.
• Must be inserted no more than 1 hour before sex.
• Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
• Tell your healthcare professional. You may be advised to you additional contraceptive method.
• 94% effective-use with a vaginal barrier increases effectiveness.

Vaginal Barriers

Diaphragm:

• There are a variety of sizes available.
• Must be used every time you have sex(spermicide must be applied each time).
• The diaphragm can be inserted 6 to 8 hours before sex.
• Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
• You need to be fitted and must learn how to use the diaphragm.
• Diaphragm do not protect against HIV (AIDS). There is a mild reduction in the risk of some STDs.
• 94% effective

Cervical Cap:

• There are a variety of sizes available.
• Must be used every time you have sex(and spermicide must be applied when inserted).
• The cervical cap provides continuous protection for up to 48hrs.
• Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
• You need to be fitted and must learn how to use the cervical cap.
• 84% effective in women who have had a child (91% in those who have not).

Permanent Methods

Surgical Sterilization:

• For women, there is a tubal ligation(having your tubes "tied"); for men, there is a vasectomy.
• These procedures are permanent and irreversible.
• You will no longer be able to get pregnant.
• These surgical procedures are performed by a healthcare professional.
• Physician recommended.
• Greater than 99% effective.