5. Implant (jess)
• Under skin on upper arm
• Known to be almost 100% effective
• Avoid if you are overweight
• Good for 3 years
• Releases progestin
6. IUD (intrine uterine device) DOM.
• T shaped
• Inserted into the uterus
• Risks: can slip out and push through the wall of
the uterus
• Two types: Copper releasing device,
levonorgestreo releaser
• Good for either 3,5, or 10 years
• Prevents egg being released and releases
progestin
7. Tubes Tied (gracie)
• Fallopian tubes are closed or blocked
• Irreversible
• Risks: high chance of ectopic pregnancy
8. Shot (gracie)
• Depo is the most common form
• Each shot is good for 3 months
• Releases progestin
10. Patch (DOM.)
• 60% more estrogen released than the pill.
More dangerous, higher risk to blood clots
• Is put either on arm or abdomen for a week
11. Ring (DOM.)
• In you for 3 weeks
• Estrogen and progestin
• Keep refrigerated before putting in, you insert
yourself and stays in your vagina
12. There are MANY types of birth control
here are a few others: (dom)
• Female and male condoms
• Extended cycle (pill)
• Diaphragm (6 hours after sex, prevents from
fertilization covers cervix)
• Diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, and female
condoms are about the same
• Plan B (AKA morning after pill. Prevents
endometrial wall to receive egg)
• Breastfeeding RESEARCH
• Withdrawl Method
