IUD. IUD stands for Intra-Uterine Device. An IUD is a piece of plastic roughly the size of ones thumb that is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. There it sits and is remarkably effective at preventing pregnancy. The way… Read moreIUD(Intra-uterine Device)

Fertility Awareness involves keeping meticulous track of ones menstrual cycle through monitoring of basal body temperature, cervical mucous and symptoms of ovulation. When done correctly it is a very effective method of pregnancy prevention but it is extremely labor intensive… Read moreFertility Awareness

A Cervical cap is a small cup that fits relatively snugly over the cervix and works much the same way as the diaphragm does. A cervical cap must be fitted by a trained professional and the user must have special… Read moreCervical Cap

Most people are familiar with condoms. Condoms are available in latex and non-latex materials. There are both male and female condoms. Male condoms are placed over the erect penis while female condoms are inserted into the vagina leaving a ring… Read moreCondoms

The progesterone injection is a popular method for women who desire a fix it and forget it Birth Control Method. “The Shot” contains a time released progesterone that lasts approximately 12 weeks in a woman’s body. For this reason the… Read moreProgesterone Injection(Depo-Provera)

Birth Control Patch. The Birth Control Patch is a very thin patch self adhesive patch that is applied directly to a woman’s skin. The hormones(estrogen and progesterone)are absorbed through the skin(transdermally) at a controlled and constant rate while the patch… Read moreBirth Control Patch(Orthoevra)

Finally we come to permanent sterilization. These are surgical procedures done by a physician and for all intents and purposes should be considered permanent. Male sterilization is called Vasectomy and involves cutting the Vas Deferens which is the tube that… Read moreMale and Female Sterilization

Abstinence is the most effective method of Birth Control as well as the only way to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infection and disease. Abstinence means not engaging in sexual intercourse.

I am placing these methods under Barrier Methods because they do work in part by creating a physical barrier in the vagina which blocks the passage of sperm into the vagina. Additionally, These methods all contain a chemical compound that… Read moreSpermicidal Foam, Film and Suppositories

A Diaphragm is a latex cup with a firm flexible lip. The cup is filled with spermicidal jelly and inserted into the vagina before intercourse. A diaphragm must be fitted to a woman’s body to ensure proper positioning. The flexible… Read moreDiaphragm

Progesterone implants were formerly designed as 6 small plastic sticks that contained small amounts of progesterone to be absorbed slowly into the body over a five year period. These sticks were surgically implanted just below the skin in the upper… Read moreProgesterone Implants(Norplant)

Contraceptive Vaginal Ring. “The Ring” is a flexible ring resembling a clear rubber washer made of a synthetic polymer that contains estrogen and progesterone. The ring is inserted deep into the vagina where it stays for three weeks. During that… Read moreContraceptive Vaginal Ring (Nuva Ring)