Hormonal Methods
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BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
Birth Control Pills are pills that prevent ovulation through hormones released into the body. A doctor’s exam is required to use birth control pills. There are 21 day and 28 day packs that can be prescibed. BIRTH CONTROL PATCH
Birth Control Patches are 2 to 3-inch plastic patches that prevent ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus to slow down sperm movements by hormones that are released into the body. These hormones consist of the male and female sex hormones; estrogen and progesterone. Patches must be worn for 3 weeks and on the 4 week the patch is removed. Some physicians no longer prescribe this. Why? IMPLANON
A matchstick-sized rod that is inserted in the arm to prevent pregnancy. This method of contraception must be inserted by a health care provider and will cost between $0 and $800 up front, but typically lasts around 3 years. INTRAUNTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
The IUD is a small, T-shaped device that released hormones and is inserted into a women uterus by a doctor after the onset of menstruation. Two types are Paraguard and Mirena. There are also copper forms of IUD's which are a more permanent form of this contraception. How long is this method effective? “The SHOT” or “DEPO”
Depo-Vera is a shot which injects hormones and is given every 3 months to prevent conception. Effectiveness of this method decreases as the end of the third month approaches. VAGINAL RING
It is a clear flexible ring that contains hormones to prevent pregnancy. The prescription ring is inserted into the vagina and remains in place for 3 weeks. During the 4th week it is removed to allow for menstruation and then process begins again. You May have seen commercials for a product called Nuva ring?? **Which of the above methods also provide protection against the contraction of STI's?**
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