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Contraception Comparison Chart
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Male Condom Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects None unless allergic to latex % Effectiveness 98% Cost $.50 to $2.50 each
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Pill Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Combination Hormonal Estrogen & Progestin How it works Prevents ovulation Thickens Cervical mucous Side Effects Weight gain, dizziness, increased blood pressure % Effectiveness 98% Cost $20-$50 a month
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IUD (intrauterine device)
Category Hormonal Progestin only How it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Side Effects Irregular bleeding, weight gain, abdominal pain % Effectiveness 99.9% Cost $250 + cost of having it inserted and removed
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Female Condom Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects None % Effectiveness Has a failure rate of 21% Cost $2.50 to $5.00 each
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Cervical Cap Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects Cervix irritation % Effectiveness 91% Cost $70 a year
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Spermicides Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Barrier How it works Kills or disables sperm Side Effects Possible allergy Genital irritation % Effectiveness 85% Cost $2-$3 for 20 applications
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Depo-provera Shot Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness
Hormonal Progestin only How it works Prevents ovulation, 1 shot every 3 months Side Effects Bone loss, heavy bleeding, weight gain % Effectiveness 97-99% Cost $60 every 3 months
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Patch & Ring Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Hormonal Estrogen + Progestin How it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Side Effects Skin irritation, headaches, breast tenderness % Effectiveness 99% Cost $30 -$35 a month
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Fertility Awareness Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness
Periodic Abstinence Family Planning How it works Avoid intercourse during times when pregnancy can occur Side Effects none % Effectiveness 78-88% Cost Free
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Tubal Ligation Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
sterilization How it works Fallopian tubes are tied, cut or blocked Side Effects Ectopic pregnancy, surgical complications % Effectiveness 99.6% Cost $1,200 - $6,000
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Vasectomy Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Sterilization How it works Vas deferens are cut and blocked Semen contains no sperm Side Effects Surgical complications % Effectiveness 99% Cost $150 - $1,200
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Diaphragm Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects Irritation of vagina, possible allergy % Effectiveness 94% Cost $30-$50 every 2 years
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Abstinence Category How it works Side Effects % Effectiveness Cost
Sexual Abstinence How it works Refrain from sexual activity Side Effects None! % Effectiveness 100%!! Cost FREE!
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