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			contraception Choosing a Contraceptive
	more natural methods physical devices medication surgical emergency		You have many options to help protect you and your sexual partner from infection and pregnancy! The amount of information about contraception can be mind-boggling since you have to keep so many issues in mind: timing, advantages and disadvantages, new technology, and communication with your partner. These brief descriptions of contraceptive options are designed to help you stay well informed so that you can make the best decision for your needs and lifestyle. You should note that this information is NOT intended as a substitute for seeing a qualified health care provider. You can get more information on each of these methods from a clinician or family planning clinic. Preparation of this material was not supported by funds from a pharmaceutical company. Your contraceptive choices include: Natural Methods Abstinence:not having sexual intercourse Breastfeeding: nature's way of spacing babies Fertility Awareness Method (FAM): basal body temperature charting (BBT) the symptothermal method Outercourse! or what you might call the alternatives to sexual intercourse Withdrawal (coitus interruptus): pulling out Medication Contraceptive foam "The Pill" or combined oral contraceptives "The Patch" or Ortho Evra "The Ring" or Nuva Ring "Mini-Pills" or Progestin-Only Pills: the same kind of pill every single day Depo-Provera injections: "the birth control shot" Spermicides Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs): to prevent pregnancy AFTER having unprotected sex Physical Device Protection Cervical cap Condoms For Men For Women Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF) Diaphragm Intrauterine Device (IUD) Copper T IUD Copper T IUD - Emergency contraceptive insertion Levonorgestrel IUD Implanon - Contraceptive Implants Surgical Methods Tubal sterilization: sterilization for women Vasectomy: sterilization for men Other Languages ECP information in other languages Pildoras anticonceptivas de emergencia (PAE): ECP information in Spanish Pillules contraceptives d'urgence (ECP ou MAP):  ECP information in French
			Last Update: 12/20/2006

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