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Small, t-shaped device that is placed in your uterus

Healthcare provider (inserted at a provider location)

3-12 years after insertion, depending on the type

Copper iuds & hormonal iuds have different effects: talk to your provider

Copper iuds & hormonal iuds have different effects: talk to your provider

$0-$900 up front, depending on your insurance

99%

No

5 types. iuds can be hormonal & made of plastic or nonhormonal & contain small amounts of copper

Small rod placed under your skin

Healthcare provider (inserted at a provider location)

Up to 4 years after insertion

Can reduce pms symptoms, make your period lighter, & improve depression & endometriosis symptoms

Irregular bleeding, especially 6-12 months after insertion; acne

$0-$850 depending on your insurance

99%

No

Only 1 type. nexplanon

Small pill you take every day at the same time

Healthcare provider prescription

1-3 months taken daily

Can make your period lighter, reduce acne, period cramps, & pms symptoms

Bleeding between periods; sore breasts

$0-$113 depending on your insurance

91%

No

Many types. some contain a combination of estrogen & progestin or it can contain only progestin

Hormone shot given once every 3 months

Healthcare provider

3 months

Can make your period lighter or you may have no period

Irregular bleeding; change in appetite or weight

$0-$120 depending on your insurance

94% if the shot is given on time

No

Only 1 type. depo-provera

Thin, stretchy barrier device that keeps sperm from entering your vagina

Over the counter (at pharmacies or at a clinic)

One time use must be used every time you have sex

Does not affect your hormones & can help with premature ejaculation

Many condoms are made out of latex which can cause an allergic reaction

$0-$7.80 per condom

82%

Yes

Many types. types for men and women made of latex or non-latex materials; some contain spermicide

Small, bendable ring you insert into your vagina

Healthcare provider prescription

1 month

Can reduce cramps, pms symptoms, & acne

Bleeding between periods; breast tenderness

$0-$75 per ring, depending on your insurance

91% effective when used correctly

No

Only 1 type. nuvaring

Cup that covers your cervix

Healthcare provider prescription

Multi-use inserted before you have sex, but you can have sex more than once while it’s in

It does not affect your hormones & you should not be able to feel it while you have sex

Vaginal irritation; increased uti’s

$0-$90 per diaphragm, which can last for up to 10 years

88% effective if you use it every time you have sex

No

2 types. caya brand diaphragms & milex brand diaphragms

Piece of plastic that looks like a band-aid & sticks to your skin

Healthcare no provider prescription

1 month

Can make your period lighter, reduce acne, period cramps, & pms symptoms

Spotting between periods; breast tenderness

$0-$44 per patch each month

91% effective if used correctly

No

Only 1 type. xulane

Closely tracking your menstrual cycle so you know which days you can get pregnant

You don’t need a no side effects prescription, but you can find supplies & classes online & in clinics

Varies

This method requires abstinence for at least 1 week per menstrual cycle

No side effects

Outside of some helpful supplies, such as a basal thermometer, this method is free

76-88%

No

Many types. different ways to track your cycle, such as daily observing cervical secretions and your body temperature

Types of contraception that stop pregnancies before they begin

Some require a prescription, some are over the counter, and some require insertion by a healthcare provider

Up to 5 days after you had sex

Can stop you from getting pregnant if another contraceptive failed in the moment

Upset stomach & vomiting; breast tenderness

$0-$932 depending on the method & your insurance

Emergency contraceptives can reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex

No

Many types. there are copper iuds, the ella pill, & the plan b or next choice pill