1. ONLY FOR WOMEN Types of Birth Control Method Type
Definition and % effective
Can it be reversed?
Hormonal
The Pill
1 pill the same time for three weeks
4th week - no pill usually = period
need an Rx from Dr.!
92-99% effective
yes (stop taking the pill)
The Patch
(Ortho Evra)
patch has hormones that stop ovulation
1 patch per week for 3 straight weeks
4th week = no patch - gets period
Dr.'s Rx needed
yes (take off the patch)
Nuva Ring
hormones in the ring are secreted through the vaginal walls = transvaginally
worn for 3 weeks straight
4th week no ring in - gets period
yes (remove the ring)
Injections
must be administered by a doctor
one shot every 3 months
97-99% effective
yes (stop getting the injections)
ONLY FOR WOMEN

2. Types of Birth Control Method Type Definition and % of effectiveness
Is it reversible?
Barrier
Male Condom
Latex coverage placed over the penis during sex
They can expire
Never use 2 at the same time
cheap & accessible
protect against STD's!
89-99% effective
yes (take it off)
Female
Condom
Latex bag placed inside the vagina
can also expire
never use with a male condom
not very user friendly
protects against STD's
75-95% effective
yes (remove it or do not use)
Cervical Cap (Diaphragm)
cap-shaped rubber/latex
placed inside vagina to cover cervix and prevent sperm from entering
must be fitted by a doctor
must be disinfected after every use
84-94% effective

3. Types of Birth Control Method Type Definition and % of effectiveness
Can it be reversed?
IUD (intrauterine device)
Mirena
"T" shaped device

Dr. has to place inside the uterus
damages/kills sperm by making the mucus in the cervix and uterus thick and sticky so sperm can't swim
contains hormones
can be left in for 5 years
removed by a doctor
99% effective
Yes (must get it removed by a doctor)
Copper T
"T" shaped device
Copper is toxic to sperm and makes the uterus and fallopian tubes produce fluid that kills sperm
can be left inside the uterus for 10 years
removed by a Dr.

4. Types of Birth Control Method Type Definition and % of effectiveness
Can it be reversed?
Surgical
Vasectomy
(men only)
procedure by Dr. that seals/ties off the vas deferens from the testes so sperm cannot enter the ejaculate fluid
Fluid is still ejaculated it just does not contain sperm
not fully effective until several weeks after
99.99% effective
No! Permanent!
Tubes Tied
(women only)
procedure by Dr. that seals/ties off the fallopian tubes so that eggs cannot enter the tubes
effective immediately