1. Birth Control Methods

2. Birth Control Categories Withdrawal Barrier Chemical Permanent

3. Withdrawal How it works Male pulls penis from vagina before ejaculation Side Effects

4. Rhythm How it works You abstain from sexual contact while the female is ovulating Side Effects

5. Condoms How it works Latex sheath Place over penis/ inside vagina during sex Keeps semen from entering vagina Most have nonoxynol 9 Side effects Latex allergies Spermicide allergies Breaking

6. Diaphragm How it works Latex cap Must see Dr. to be fitted for it. Placed in the vagina, covers cervix. Used with spermicides. May wash and reuse. Can put in up to 2 hours before sex. Leave in 2 hours after sex. Side Effects Latex allergies Risk of infections Spermicide allergies

7. Sponge How it works Sponge like material Works like diaphragm Purchase over the counter. Use and toss. Side Effects Spermicidal allergies Bacterial infections

8. Spermicides How it works Kills sperm In the form of foams, films, jellies. Usually inserted into the vagina to kill sperm. Side effects Allergic reaction

9. Pill How it works Releases hormones into body to make body think it is pregnant so no egg will be released. Important to take at same time every day. Many different kinds. Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea

10. Nuva Ring How it works Flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina. Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating. Use for 3 weeks. Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea Infections

11. Patch How it works Placed on skin, cycle 4 areas. Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating New patch each week. Side Effects Allergic reactions Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea Yucky stuff around patch.

12. Shot How it works Receive a shot in the arm or buttocks once every three months. Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating. Side Effects Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea

13. IUD How it works Small T shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. Can stay up to 5 years. Releases hormone to keep female from ovulating Keeps zygote from sticking to the side of uterus. Side Effects Infections Weight gain Breast tenderness Nausea

14. Vasectomy What it does The vas deferens of the male is snipped to prevent sperm from being ejaculated. Side Effects Involves surgery

15. Tubal Ligation How it works Fallopian tubes are snipped to prevent egg from meeting sperm. Side effects Does require surgery