Birth Control Methods & Options | Types of Birth Control
Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. There are a few different kinds. Find out which one is right for you.
12 TYPES OF BIRTH CONTROL - Planned Parenthood
Dec 7, 2015 · Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they use an IUD. Available in non-hormonal (copper) and hormonal options, the IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can last anywhere between 3 to …
Birth Control Pills | The Pill | Contraceptive Pills - Planned …
Birth control pills come in a pack, and you take 1 pill every day. The pill is safe, affordable, and effective if you always take your pill on time. Besides preventing pregnancy, the pill has lots of other health benefits, too.
Birth Control Sponges | What is the Today Sponge? - Planned …
The birth control sponge (aka the contraceptive sponge or “the sponge” for short), is a small, round sponge made from soft, squishy plastic. You put it deep inside your vagina before sex. The sponge covers your cervix and contains spermicide to help prevent pregnancy.
IUD Birth Control | Info About Mirena & Paragard IUDs - Planned …
The Paragard, Mirena, and Liletta IUDs work super well as emergency contraception. If you get one of these IUDs put in within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, it’s more than 99% effective.
Diaphragm Birth Control | How Diaphragms Prevent Pregnancy
What’s a diaphragm? A diaphragm is a form of birth control that’s a shallow cup shaped like a little saucer that's made of soft silicone. You bend it in half and insert it inside your vagina to cover your cervix.
What Are the Benefits & Advantages of Birth Control Pills?
Birth control pills are a safe, simple & convenient way to prevent pregnancy. Other benefits include making your periods regular & easing menstrual cramps.
How to Use the Diaphragm | Follow Easy Instructions - Planned …
2. Put spermicide in the cup, following the instructions on the package your diaphragm came in. 3. Get into a comfortable position, like when you’re putting in a tampon.
quest for safe and effective oral contraception was realized. The woman who made that happen was Margaret Sanger (1879–1966), the founder of the American Birth Control League, the fore-runner of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (Chesler, 1992). Planned Parenthood has played and continues to play a central role in making safe and effective
NuvaRing | Birth Control Vaginal Ring | Estrogen Ring - Planned …
Like most birth control pills, the ring contains the hormones estrogen and progestin. These are similar to the hormones our bodies make naturally. You wear the ring inside your vagina, and you absorb the hormones into your body though your vaginal …