* Behavioral method * Not having sex * 100% effective

* Barrier Method * Thin Latex material that is worn over penis to prevent sperm from entering vagina * 97% effective if used correctly

* Hormonal method * Small, thin beige-colored patch worn on skin * Must be prescribed by Dr. * Worn for 3 weeks in a row (must apply new patch each week) followed by fourth patch-free week * Change location weekly * 99% effective if used correctly

* Contains chemicals that kill sperm * Spermicide is inserted far up in the vagina to keep sperm out of the uterus * Come in the form of gel, foam, cream, tablet, film or suppository * Use with a barrier method * 94% effective

* Behavioral method * The man pulls out before he ejaculates to avoid getting semen near the vagina * Not a reliable method

* Known as internal condoms * Soft, loose-fitting pouch with two flexible plastic rings on each end * Inserted into vagina to collect semen * Can be put in up to 8 hours before sex * 95% effective

* Hormonal method * Small, soft matchstick sized tube * Placed under skin of woman’s upper arm * Releases hormones preventing ovulation * Lasts for 3 years * Prescribed by Dr. * 99% effective

* Sponge that has been soaked with spermicidal foam * Wet, squeeze and fold it then inserted in vagina to cover cervix with loop facing away from cervix * Releases spermicide to keep sperm out of uterus * Can be used right away or up to hours after insertion * Use once – throw away * 94% effective

* Behavioral method * Studying certain signs in the woman’s body to determine when she ovulates and then not having sex during that time or using another method * Study fertility cycle by checking daily temperature or cervical discharge * Study carefully for at least 6 months * Not very easy to do

* Barrier method * Soft, flexible cup that fits over cervix * Used with spermicide * Must be fitted by Dr. * Can be used right away or up to 6 hours after inserted * Wash and store – can be reused * 94% effective

* Hormonal Method * Shot of hormones given into woman’s upper arm or hip every 3 months * Administered by Dr. * 99% effective

* Plastic T-shaped object, containing copper or hormones * Irritates the lining of the uterus so sperm cannot fertilize and implant * Put in and taken out by Dr. * Lasts 5-10 years * 99% effective

* Hormonal and barrier method * Increases effectiveness * Each partner takes responsibility

* Hormonal method * Hormones released into bloodstream to keep woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs * Take one per day at the same time * Prescribed by Dr. * 99%effective

* Hormonal method * Soft, plastic flexible ring that’s inserted into vagina and slowly releases hormones * Must be prescribed by Dr. * Ring stays in for 3 weeks then ring- free for fourth week * 99% effective

* Women – Tubal Ligation * Men – Vasectomy * Operation in which the Dr. blocks, freezes or ties the fallopian tubes or the vas deferens tubes, so that eggs and sperm can’t travel to meet * It’s permanent.

* High dose birth control pill * Taken immediately after unprotected sex or up to 5 days * The longer you wait, the less effective it will be * Can get at pharmacy