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device inserted in uterus and left for up to six days
disrupts chemistry of uterus and prevents pregnancy
98-99% effective |
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Injection given every 3 months
slowly releases hormones to prevent ovulation
99% effective |
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Covered in spermicidal jelly and placed in vagina less than two hours before sex and left six hours after sex
kills sperm and prevents sperm from entering cervix
74-84% effective |
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covers penis
prevents sperm from entering vagina
percent effectiveness: mid to high 90s for adults, low 80s for teens |
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covers cervix and prevents sperm from entering - needs spermicidal jelly, leave in 6 hrs after sex
74-84% effective |
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Rod is inserted under skin and left for 3 years
The rod slowly releases hormones
99% effective |
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permanent female sterilization
the Fallopian tubes are tied off and cut apart
99.5% effective |
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permanent male sterilization
the vas deferentia are closed
99.9% effective |
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A patch placed on the skin; changed every week for 3 weeks; one month's worth of birth control
releases hormones that prevent ovulation
98% effective |
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prescribed by doctor; inserted into vagina and left for 3 weeks
releases hormones that prevent ovulation
98% effective |
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a pill is taken every day in order to prevent pregnancy
The pill causes the body to think it is pregnant. Ovulation stops, and increased cervical mucus prevents fertilization.
92-99.7% effective |
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placed in the vagina after intercourse
absorbs and kills sperm
84-91% |
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