Birth Control Facts

There are many safe and effective birth control methods available. There's no one method that's right for everyone. Some methods require planning and being prepared every time you have sex. Other methods work with very little day-to-day effort. This pamphlet discusses some of the most popular contraceptives and explains how to decide which method might be the best personal choice.

Also available in Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Tagalog and Vietnamese.

• Discusses how to choose the right method for you
• Provides information on where to get birth control
• Covers emergency birth control options
• Describes popular birth control methods, including: IUDs, the implant, the Depo Provera shot, pills, patches, vaginal rings, condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, sponges, spermicide, abstinence, lifestyle methods, and permanent methods
• For each method it includes effectiveness, ease of use, and whether it prevents STIs

ISBN: 1-56071-258-9