Introduction
Contraception, also called birth control, are ways to prevent pregnancy.
Hormonal birth control
This kind of birth control uses hormones. Here are some types of hormonal birth control:
A tube put under the skin of the upper arm. The tube can stay in place for as long as 3 years.
Shots given every 3 months.
Pills taken every day.
Patches. These are changed once a week for 3 weeks. They are taken off for one week.
A ring put into the vagina. The ring is left in place for 3 weeks and removed for 1 week. Then, a new ring is put in the vagina.
Emergency birth control pills.
Barrier birth control
Here are some types of barrier birth control:
A thin covering worn on the penis (male condom) during sex. The covering is thrown away after
Contraception, also called birth control, are ways to prevent pregnancy.
Hormonal birth control
This kind of birth control uses hormones. Here are some types of hormonal birth control:
A tube put under the skin of the upper arm. The tube can stay in place for as long as 3 years.
Shots given every 3 months.
Pills taken every day.
Patches. These are changed once a week for 3 weeks. They are taken off for one week.
A ring put into the vagina. The ring is left in place for 3 weeks and removed for 1 week. Then, a new ring is put in the vagina.
Emergency birth control pills.
Barrier birth control
Here are some types of barrier birth control:
A thin covering worn on the penis (male condom) during sex. The covering is thrown away after