Pregnancy Prevention

Oral Contraceptives Birth control pills Prevent ovulation or affect the lining of the uterus Must be taken every day Available with a prescription 98%-99% effective when used properly No STD protection

Male Condoms Thin sheath that is placed on the erect penis to catch semen Latex condoms can lower risk of some STD’s 89% effective when used properly

Female Condom Thin sheath that is placed inside the vagina to catch semen Some STD protection 79% effective when used properly

Spermicides A chemical that kills sperm Foam, cream, gel Most effective when used WITH another form of contraception 50%-80% effective when used alone No STD protection

Diaphragm A dome shaped rubber cap placed within the vagina that covers the cervix Blocks sperm from entering the uterus Available with a prescription 83% effective when used properly No STD protection

The Patch Tiny patch worn on the skin Contains the same female hormones found in birth control pills Must be replaced every week Available with a prescription 98-99% effective when used properly No STD protection

Injections Hormones similar to those in birth control pills Effective for 3 months Available from a doctor 99% effective No STD protection

ABSTINENCE The ONLY 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and transmission of STD’s!!