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What is it?
Small, t-shaped device that is placed in your uterus
How do I get it?
Healthcare provider (inserted at a provider location)
How long does it last?
3-12 years after insertion, depending on the type
How will it make me feel?
Copper iuds & hormonal iuds have different effects: talk to your provider
What are the most common side effects?
Copper iuds & hormonal iuds have different effects: talk to your provider
How much does it cost?
$0-$900 up front, depending on your insurance
Are there different types?
5 types. iuds can be hormonal & made of plastic or nonhormonal & contain small amounts of copper
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What is it?
Small rod placed under your skin
How do I get it?
Healthcare provider (inserted at a provider location)
How long does it last?
Up to 4 years after insertion
How will it make me feel?
Can reduce pms symptoms, make your period lighter, & improve depression & endometriosis symptoms
What are the most common side effects?
Irregular bleeding, especially 6-12 months after insertion; acne
How much does it cost?
$0-$850 depending on your insurance
Are there different types?
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What is it?
Small pill you take every day at the same time
How do I get it?
Healthcare provider prescription
How will it make me feel?
Can make your period lighter, reduce acne, period cramps, & pms symptoms
What are the most common side effects?
Bleeding between periods; sore breasts
How much does it cost?
$0-$113 depending on your insurance
Are there different types?
Many types. some contain a combination of estrogen & progestin or it can contain only progestin
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What is it?
Hormone shot given once every 3 months
How will it make me feel?
Can make your period lighter or you may have no period
What are the most common side effects?
Irregular bleeding; change in appetite or weight
How much does it cost?
$0-$120 depending on your insurance
How effective is it?
94% if the shot is given on time
Are there different types?
Only 1 type. depo-provera
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What is it?
Thin, stretchy barrier device that keeps sperm from entering your vagina
How do I get it?
Over the counter (at pharmacies or at a clinic)
How long does it last?
One time use must be used every time you have sex
How will it make me feel?
Does not affect your hormones & can help with premature ejaculation
What are the most common side effects?
Many condoms are made out of latex which can cause an allergic reaction
Are there different types?
Many types. types for men and women made of latex or non-latex materials; some contain spermicide
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What is it?
Small, bendable ring you insert into your vagina
How do I get it?
Healthcare provider prescription
How will it make me feel?
Can reduce cramps, pms symptoms, & acne
What are the most common side effects?
Bleeding between periods; breast tenderness
How much does it cost?
$0-$75 per ring, depending on your insurance
How effective is it?
91% effective when used correctly
Are there different types?
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What is it?
Cup that covers your cervix
How do I get it?
Healthcare provider prescription
How long does it last?
Multi-use inserted before you have sex, but you can have sex more than once while it’s in
How will it make me feel?
It does not affect your hormones & you should not be able to feel it while you have sex
What are the most common side effects?
Vaginal irritation; increased uti’s
How much does it cost?
$0-$90 per diaphragm, which can last for up to 10 years
How effective is it?
88% effective if you use it every time you have sex
Are there different types?
2 types. caya brand diaphragms & milex brand diaphragms
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What is it?
Piece of plastic that looks like a band-aid & sticks to your skin
How do I get it?
Healthcare no provider prescription
How will it make me feel?
Can make your period lighter, reduce acne, period cramps, & pms symptoms
What are the most common side effects?
Spotting between periods; breast tenderness
How much does it cost?
$0-$44 per patch each month
How effective is it?
91% effective if used correctly
Are there different types?
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What is it?
Closely tracking your menstrual cycle so you know which days you can get pregnant
How do I get it?
You don’t need a no side effects prescription, but you can find supplies & classes online & in clinics
How will it make me feel?
This method requires abstinence for at least 1 week per menstrual cycle
What are the most common side effects?
How much does it cost?
Outside of some helpful supplies, such as a basal thermometer, this method is free
Are there different types?
Many types. different ways to track your cycle, such as daily observing cervical secretions and your body temperature
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What is it?
Types of contraception that stop pregnancies before they begin
How do I get it?
Some require a prescription, some are over the counter, and some require insertion by a healthcare provider
How long does it last?
Up to 5 days after you had sex
How will it make me feel?
Can stop you from getting pregnant if another contraceptive failed in the moment
What are the most common side effects?
Upset stomach & vomiting; breast tenderness
How much does it cost?
$0-$932 depending on the method & your insurance
How effective is it?
Emergency contraceptives can reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex
Are there different types?
Many types. there are copper iuds, the ella pill, & the plan b or next choice pill
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