Birth Control Basics

Birth control

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Sterilization: A permanent solution for those who are sure they don't want a future pregnancy. Learn more: ...

The Pill: Been around for decades, easy to swallow, can have positive side effects. Learn more: bedsider.org/

Condom: They protect against STIs, don't require a prescription, and are inexpensive. Learn more: ...

The Implant: Invisible to the world but not to you. It's easy, incredibly effective, long lasting, and reversible

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-contraceptives-work-nwhunter Contraceptives are designed to prevent ...

The Patch: Easy to use and works like the

Diaphragm: Effective immediately, can be put in hours before sex, doesn't affect your hormones. Learn more: ...

(USMLE topics, gynecology) Mechanism of action of the

The Ring: Easy to insert, works like the

Birth Control Basics

IUD: Invisible and easy. You can choose hormonal (Mirena, Skyla, LILETTA, and Kyleena) or non-hormonal (Paragard).

The Shot: Long-lasting, private, and good hormonal option for those who can't take estrogen. Learn more: ...

February 3, 2022: This webinar provides youth with answers to questions about

Birth Control Basics

The pill, the patch, the shot, barrier methods. There are lots of choices when it comes to

Do you know all your non-hormonal

Fertility awareness-based methods—or natural family planning—are inexpensive and hormone-free. Learn more: ...