What is birth control?
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some are reversible, while others are permanent. Some types can also help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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What are the different types of birth control?
There are several different types of birth control, and they work in different ways:
Male condom
A thin sheath that covers the penis to collect sperm and prevent it from entering the woman’s body. Condoms that are made of latex and polyurethane can help prevent STIs.
Female condom
A thin, flexible plastic pouch. Part of the condom is inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. The uterus, or womb, is the place where the baby grows during pregnancy. Female condoms can also help prevent STIs.
Contraceptive sponge
A small sponge that you put into the vagina to cover the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The sponge also contains a spermicide to kill sperm.
Spermicide
A substance that can kill sperm cells. It comes in a foam, jelly, cream, suppository, or film. You put it into the vagina near the uterus. Spermicide can be used alone or with a diaphragm or cervical cap.
Diaphragm and cervical cap
Cups that are placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix. They may be used with spermicide. They come in different sizes, so it’s important to see your health care provider to figure out which size works best for you.
Oral contraceptives ("the pill")
Pills that a woman takes every day. They may contain only progestin or both progestin and estrogen.
Contraceptive patch
A patch that a woman puts on her skin each week. The patch releases hormones into the bloodstream.
Vaginal ring
A thin, flexible ring. The woman inserts the ring into the vagina, where it continually releases hormones for three weeks. She takes it out for the fourth week. After that week, she puts in a new ring.
Injectable birth control
An injection of a hormone that a woman gets once every three months. This is done in your provider’s office.
Implant
A single, thin rod that a provider inserts under the skin of a women’s upper arm. It is done in your provider’s office. The implant can last for four years.
Intrauterine device (IUD)
A small, T-shaped device that a provider inserts into the uterus. This is done in the provider’s office. IUDs can last from 3 to 10 years. There are two types: hormonal IUDs and copper IUDs.
Tubal ligation
A surgery that prevents a woman from getting pregnant. It is permanent.
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