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What is the only 100% effective method of preventing STIs and pregnancy?
Daily method Contains estrogen & progestin 99% effective Decreases cramping, thickens cervical mucus and keeps your period regular 82SZw2TLWtjAif8tiLbLshgap9 The Pill The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
Weekly method 3 weeks on, 1 week off Patch releases estrogen & progestin into bloodstream 99.7% effective The Patch The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
Monthly method Flexible oval shaped ring inserted into the vagina Releases low doses of estrogen & progestin 3 weeks in, 1 week out 99.7% effective NuvaRing The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
Injection of progestin every 3 months Can cause irregular bleeding, weight gain and can affect bone density later in life 99.7% effective Depo-Provera The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
T-shaped device inserted in uterus Hormones slowly released over time to create a cervical mucus plug 99.9% effective Mirena IUS The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
How long can the Mirena stay in your uterus? Mirena IUS Up to FIVE years!
Male and female condoms are available Provides a barrier to prevent sperm from entering the vagina Protects against STIs Male condom – 97% effective Female condom – 95% effective Condoms Female Condom Male Condom The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
Emergency Contraceptive The Morning After Pill Only contains progestin Used up to hours (3-5 days) after unprotected intercourse The morning after pill is not intended as a method of birth control; it is for emergency use only. Aif8tiLbLshgap9&feature=c4-overview-vl The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 2012
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