Birth Control Methods

Cervical Cap or Diaphragm

• Insert into the vagina before sex
• Used with spermicide
• 14-29 of 100 can get pregnant using this method

+ 6

Copper IUD

• Lasts up to 12 years*
• A provider places it into the uterus
• Doesn't have hormones
• Includes removal services also
• Fewer than 1 of 100 can get pregnant using this method

Emergency Contraception

• In pill or IUD form
• Use up to 5 days after unprotected sex
• Helps prevent pregnancy
• Works best the sooner it's used

+ 8

Hormonal IUD

• Lasts 3-8 years
• A provider places it into the uterus
• Light or no periods possible
• Includes removal services also
• Fewer than 1 of 100 can get pregnant using this method*

+ 2

Implant

• Lasts 3–5 years*
• Tiny rod inserted under skin in arm
• Bleeding changes are likely
• Includes removal services also
• Fewer than 1 of 100 can get pregnant using this method*

Shot

• Given every 3 months
• Can take up to 18 months for return to fertility
• Lighter or no periods possible
• When prescribed online, it is a self-administered shot
• 4 out of 100 can get pregnant using this method*