BIRTH CONTROL

BIRTH CONTROL IMPLANT

• A matchstick-sized rod that is inserted in the arm to prevent pregnancy
• hormonal
• Safe, effective, and convenient Must be inserted by a health care provider
• Costs between $400 and $800 up front, but lasts up to three years

BIRTH CONTROL PATCH

• A small patch that sticks to your skin to prevent pregnancy
• hormonal
• Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get with a prescription
• Costs about $15–$80 a month

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

• Take a pill each day to prevent pregnancy
• hormonal
• Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get with a prescription
• Cost about $15–$50 each month

Birth Control Shot

• A shot in the arm that prevents pregnancy
• hormonal
• Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get with a prescription Lasts three months
• Costs $35–$100 per injection, plus any exam fees

BIRTH CONTROL SPONGE

• A foam sponge inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
• barrier
• Safe and convenient Easy to use
• Costs $9–$15 for a package of three sponges

BIRTH CONTROL VAGINAL RING

• A small ring you put in your vagina once a month for three weeks to prevent pregnancy
• hormonal
• Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get with a prescription
• Costs about $15–$80 a month

FEMALE CONDOM

• A pouch inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
• barrier
• Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infection Can be used for vaginal and anal intercourse
• Safe, effective, and convenient Easy to get
• Cost about $4 each

Cervical Cap

• A silicone cup inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
• barrier
• Safe, effective, and convenient Lasts for up to two years
• Costs about $60–$75