 Hormonal Methods  Reversible Methods

 Mirena Intrauterine System  ParaGard Intrauterine Device

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)  ParaGard- A small plastic device wrapped in copper, that is placed inside of a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy.  Is shaped in the form of a ‘T’.  Can stay in the uterus for up to 10 years.  99.4% effective in preventing pregnancy.  As effective as having fallopian tubes ‘tied’  Does not require surgery, anesthesia, and is fully reversible

 Intrauterine System  Mirena Intrauterine System- A small ‘T’ shaped device, made of plastic, placed in the uterus by a doctor.  Releases small amounts of progestin each day to the uterus to prevent pregnancy.  May stay in the uterus for up to 5 years.  99% effective in preventing pregnancy

 IUDs affect the way sperm move, preventing them from joining with an egg.  If sperm cannot join with an egg, pregnancy cannot happen.  The progestin in the Mirena IUD works by keeping a woman's ovaries from releasing eggs.  Pregnancy cannot happen if there is no egg to join with sperm. Progestin also prevents pregnancy by thickening a woman's cervical mucus. The mucus blocks sperm and keeps it from joining with an egg.

 Oral Contraceptives  Patch  Vaginal Ring  Injection  Implant  Emergency Contraception

 The birth control pill is taken everyday to prevent pregnancy  The ‘pill’ releases either a combination of estrogen and progestin or solely progestin into the body  The hormones that are released into the body prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg and thicken the cervical mucous, therefore preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg  The pill inhibits the body from releasing Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone which play a key role in preparing the body for pregnancy

 Birth control pills are very effective.  Combination pills work best when taken every day.  Progestin-only pills must be taken at the same time every day. ▪ That keeps the correct level of hormone in a woman’s body.  92-99% effective

 If you are older than 35  Smokers  Individuals with a history of blood clots  History of breast cancer  Check with your doctor to make sure no medications that you are currently taking interfere with the effectiveness of the ‘pill’

 A small patch that sticks to your skin that releases the hormones estrogen and progestin  Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream  The hormones prevent ovulation and thicken the cervical mucous  The patch may be placed on the lower abdomen, butt, or upper body  A new patch is placed on once a week for 3 weeks, week 4 the individual does not put on a patch because that is the week they have their menstrual period

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 The birth control patch works best when it is always placed on the skin on time.  Ensures that the correct level of hormone are present  The patch may be less effective for women who weigh more than 198 pounds.  92-99% effective

 Taking medications that interfere with effectiveness  Age 35 or older  Are very overweight  Have certain inherited blood-clotting disorders  Have diabetes  Have high blood pressure  Have high cholesterol  Have breast cancer  Pregnant  Smoke

 A small flexible plastic ring that is placed in the vagina once a month for three weeks to prevent pregnancy  Needs to be stored in a cool place, such as a refrigerator  The ring releases low levels of the hormones, estrogen and progestin  Prevent ovulation and thicken the cervical mucous  Brain is signaled not to release hormones that advance egg maturation

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 The vaginal ring works best when a woman inserts it, keeps it in place for three weeks, takes it out for one week, and then inserts a new ring.  Correct level of hormone in a woman’s body are present if directions are followed  Woman will menstruate during the week the ring is not present  92-99% effective

 Taking medications that interfere with the ring  Age 35 or older  Are very overweight  Have certain inherited blood-clotting disorders  Have diabetes  Have high blood pressure  Have high cholesterol  Smoke  Breast cancer, cancer of the uterus, cancer of the vagina, and liver cancer

 A hormonal shot of progestin in the arm or buttocks that prevents a woman from ovulating and thickens cervical mucous

 The birth control shot is one of the most effective methods of birth control available.  Works best when you get the shot regularly, every 12 weeks.  97-99% effective  Side effect may be loss of calcium in bones, therefore making bones more fragile

 Check with doctor about current medications  Are pregnant  Have breast cancer  Have a blood clot in a vein or artery and are not taking medicine for it  Have had bone fractures (breaks)

 A small matchstick like plastic rod that is surgically implanted in a patients arm  The rod releases the hormone progestin for 3 years to prevent ovulation and thicken the cervical mucous  Implanon is surgically implanted and must be removed and replaced after 3 years

 Implanon is very effective. Less than 1 out of 100 women a year will become pregnant using Implanon  It lasts up to three years  99% effective

 Current medications adversely effect the implant  Are pregnant  Have blood clots  Have breast, uterine, or vaginal cancer  Have had ovarian cysts

 NOT A REGULAR METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL  Used to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex

 You may want EC if:  The condom broke or slipped off  Forgot to take your birth control pills, insert your ring, or apply your patch.  Diaphragm or cap slipped out of place  You miscalculated your "safe" days  He didn't pull out in time-ejaculation occurred within the vagina  You weren't using any birth control  You were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex, or were raped

 Works by releasing hormones into the body that block ovulation and increase cervical mucous, therefore blocking the sperm from joining the egg  Commonly known as ‘The Morning After Pill’ or ‘Plan B’

 Emergency contraception can be started up to 120 hours — five days — after unprotected intercourse. The sooner it is started, the better it works.  Plan B reduces the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent when started within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.  When birth control pills are used as emergency contraception, they reduce the risk of pregnancy by 75 percent when started within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.