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Contraception Comparison Chart Health P2
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Male Condom Category Barrier Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects None unless allergic to latex None unless allergic to latex % Effectiveness 99.9% when used properly 99.9% when used properly Cost Free to $2.50 each Free to $2.50 each
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Pill Category Combination Hormonal Combination Hormonal Estrogen & Progestin Estrogen & Progestin How it works Prevents ovulation Prevents ovulation Thickens Cervical mucous Thickens Cervical mucous Side Effects Dizziness, increased blood pressure, increased appetite Dizziness, increased blood pressure, increased appetite % Effectiveness 99.9% when used properly 99.9% when used properly Cost Free-$50 a month (depending on insurance) Free-$50 a month (depending on insurance)
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Fertility Awareness Category Periodic Abstinence Periodic Abstinence Family Planning Family Planning How it works Avoid intercourse during times when pregnancy can occur Avoid intercourse during times when pregnancy can occur Side Effects none none % Effectiveness 78-88% 78-88% Cost Free Free
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IUD (intrauterine device) Category Hormonal Hormonal Progestin only Progestin only How it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Side Effects Irregular bleeding, weight gain, abdominal pain Irregular bleeding, weight gain, abdominal pain % Effectiveness 99.9% 99.9% Cost $250 + cost of having it inserted and removed $250 + cost of having it inserted and removed
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Spermicides Category Barrier Barrier How it works Kills or disables sperm Kills or disables sperm Side Effects Possible allergy Possible allergy Genital irritation Genital irritation % Effectiveness 85% 85% Cost $2-$3 for 20 applications $2-$3 for 20 applications
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Depo-provera Shot Category Hormonal Hormonal Progestin only Progestin only How it works Prevents ovulation, 1 shot every 3 months Prevents ovulation, 1 shot every 3 months Side Effects Bone loss, heavy bleeding, weight gain Bone loss, heavy bleeding, weight gain % Effectiveness 97-99% 97-99% Cost $60 every 3 months $60 every 3 months
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Patch & Ring Category Hormonal Hormonal Estrogen + Progestin Estrogen + Progestin How it works Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucous Side Effects Skin irritation, headaches, breast tenderness Skin irritation, headaches, breast tenderness % Effectiveness 99% 99% Cost $30 -$35 a month $30 -$35 a month
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Tubal Ligation Category sterilization sterilization How it works Fallopian tubes are tied, cut or blocked Fallopian tubes are tied, cut or blocked Side Effects Ectopic pregnancy, surgical complications Ectopic pregnancy, surgical complications % Effectiveness 99.6% 99.6% Cost $1,200 - $6,000 $1,200 - $6,000
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Vasectomy Category Sterilization Sterilization How it works Vas deferens are cut and blocked Vas deferens are cut and blocked Semen contains no sperm Semen contains no sperm Side Effects Surgical complications Surgical complications % Effectiveness 99% 99% Cost $150 - $1,200 $150 - $1,200
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Abstinence Category Sexual Abstinence Sexual Abstinence How it works Refrain from sexual activity Refrain from sexual activity Side Effects None! None! % Effectiveness 100%!! 100%!! Cost FREE! FREE!
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Female Condom Category Barrier Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects None None % Effectiveness Has a failure rate of 21% Has a failure rate of 21% Cost $2.50 to $5.00 each $2.50 to $5.00 each
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Cervical Cap Category Barrier Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects Cervix irritation Cervix irritation % Effectiveness 91% 91% Cost $70 a year $70 a year
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Diaphragm Category Barrier Barrier How it works Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Prevents sperm from entering uterus and getting to the egg Side Effects Irritation of vagina, possible allergy Irritation of vagina, possible allergy % Effectiveness 94% 94% Cost $30-$50 every 2 years $30-$50 every 2 years
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