1. Birth Control
Abstinence=Abstaining from having sexual relations with anyone.
Effectiveness=100% against STD’s & Pregnancy
COST=Free
Birth Control Pill=28 day pill pack that prevents ovulation. Must have a prescription and exam.
Effectiveness=99% against pregnancy
Cost=$5.00-$20.00

4. Progestin in pill thickens mucus
Causes No Ovulation
Must be taken daily, time released

5. Norplant
Minor surgical procedure where device is placed under the skin. Prevents ovulation by releasing a hormone into the body for a 5 year time period.
Effectiveness=99% against pregnancy
Cost=$500-$700

6. Depro Provera
Hormone injection that lasts for 3 months to prevent pregnancy
Effectiveness=99.7% against pregnancy
No protection against STD’s
Cost=$20-40

7. Male Condom Protects against pregnancy & STD’s.
Available over the counter.
Do not buy Lambskin only Latex
Use only water based lubricants
Effectiveness=97% against pregnancy & STD’s
Cost=$1.00

8. Female Condom
Fits inside the vagina with outer edges covering labia (External genitalia)
Sold over the counter
Effectiveness=85-95% against preg. & STD’s
Cost=$2.00

9. Spermicidal Creams
Cream forms a block over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
Must be inserted before intercourse
Needs to be applied each time sex is performed.
Available over the counter
Effectiveness=80%
Cost=Under $10.00

10. Withdrawal The Pull-Out method
Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant each year.
The withdrawal method does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases.
Pre-ejaculate can pick up enough sperm left in the urethra from a previous ejaculation to cause pregnancy.
Effectiveness=70%
Cost=Free