- Barrier methods of birth control, including condoms and diaphragms, are designed to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Condoms provide some STD protection, unlike other methods.
- Hormonal birth control, such as birth control pills, skin patches, and injections, are designed to release hormones that decrease fertility.
- An intrauterine device (IUD) is a flexible plastic device that a doctor implants in a woman's uterus. The IUD is more than 99 percent effective, but IUDs have sometimes been linked to serious health problems.
- Sterilization is a surgical procedure that permanently prevents pregnancy.
- Abstaining from sexual activity is the only 100 percent effective method of preventing pregnancy and STDs.
Barrier Methods
Hormonal Birth Control
Intrauterine Device
Sterilization
Abstinence
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