Health Topics
Methods of Contraception
Online Birth Control Education
Your choice of a contraceptive method depends on several factors such as efficacy, safety, personal preference, cost and noncontraceptive benefits. The methods are divided into two categories: hormonal contraceptives and nonhormonal contraceptives.
Hormonal Methods
- Oral Contraceptives (the pill)
- NuvaRing (vaginal ring)
- Ortho Evra (patch)
- Depo-Provera (injectable)
- Intrauterine Device IUD (Mirena, Progestin-releasing IUD)
Nonhormonal Methods
- Male Condom
- Female Condom
- Vaginal Spermicides
- Diaphragm
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Intrauterine Device IUD (ParaGard)
- Fertility Awareness
- Withdrawal
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last reviewed: Spring 2005