PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Abstinence
Keeps sperm out of the vagina. Only outercourse, not having vaginal intercourse.
100 percent
No cost
Birth control implant
Keep eggs from leaving ovaries, makes a woman's cervical mucus thicker. Which keeps sperm from getting to the eggs.
Very affective
$400-$800
Birth control patch
Releases hormones, and keeps eggs from leaving ovaries. Patch that sticks to your skin to prevent pregnancy.
Very affective, but less affective for women who weigh more than 198 pounds.
$15-$80 a month
Birth control pills
Keeps eggs from leaving ovaries, pills must be taken everyday.
Works best if taken everyday.
$15-50 a month
Birth control shot
Shot in the arm, prevents pregnancy for 3 months.
One of the most effective methods of birth control.
About $20 a month
Birth control sponge
Sponge is inserted into the vagina. Covers cervix and blocks sperm from entering uterus.
Sponge can only be used depending on body type.
$9-15 pack of 3 sponges.
Birth control vaginal ring
Small ring inserted into vagina. Works the same as the pills.
Less that 1out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if used as directed.
$15-80 a month