Choosing a Birth Control Method
Effectiveness?
Choosing a Birth Control Method Effectiveness? Availability?
Choosing a Birth Control Method Effectiveness? Availability? Cost?
Methods of Birth Control
Behavioral methods
Methods of Birth Control Behavioral methods Barrier methods
Methods of Birth Control Behavioral methods Barrier methods Hormone based methods
Methods of Birth Control Behavioral methods Barrier methods Hormone based methods Intrauterine devices
Methods of Birth Control Behavioral methods Barrier methods Hormone based methods Intrauterine devices Alternative methods
Behavioral Method
Abstinence 100% effective
Behavioral Method Abstinence 100% effective Fertility awareness 80-98% effective
Behavioral Method Abstinence 100% effective Fertility awareness 80-98% effective Withdrawal 73-96% effective
Behavioral Method Abstinence 100% effective Fertility awareness 80-98% effective Withdrawal 73-96% effective Breastfeeding 98-99% effective
Barrier Method
Male condoms 85-98% effective over the counter about $1.00 each
Barrier Method Male condoms 85-98% effective over the counter about $1.00 each Female condoms 79-95% effective over the counter about $2.50 each
Barrier Method Male condoms 85-98% effective over the counter about $1.00 each Female condoms 79-95% effective over the counter about $2.50 each Diaphragms 86-94% prescription about $20.00
Hormone Based Method
The “Pill” % effective prescription $20.00 month
Hormone Based Method The “Pill” % effective prescription $20.00 month Depo-provera % effective prescription $20.00 month
Hormone Based Method The “Pill” % effective prescription $20.00 month Depo-provera % effective prescription $20.00 month Vaginal ring % effective prescription $45.00 month
Hormone Based Method The “Pill” % effective prescription $20.00 month Depo-provera % effective prescription $20.00 month Vaginal ring % effective prescription $45.00 month Contraceptive Patch 99% effective prescription $20.00 month
Intrauterine Device
Paraguard 99% effective prescription up to $750 for ten years
Intrauterine Device Paraguard 99% effective prescription up to $750 for ten years Merina 99% effective prescription up to $400 for five years
Alternative Methods
Emergency contraception effective prescription up to $50.00
Alternative Methods Emergency contraception effectiveness varies prescription up to $50.00 Abortion 100% effective procedure $300 - $500
Choosing a Birth Control Method Credits: Winikoff, Beverly (1997), The Whole Truth About Contraception, Joseph Henry Press Peacock, Judith (2001), Birth Control and Protection, Capstone Press