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*ABSTINENCE |
(No sexual intercourse) 100% effective |
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*THE PILL |
(One pill taken every day) If used correctly, 99.9% effective |
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*DEPO PROVERA |
(Injection every 90 days) Can be 99% effective |
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*CONDOM |
(Rubber) If used correctly, 88% - 92% effective - This
method is also a barrier method against STD's
(Sexually Tansmitted Disease) |
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*CONTRACEPTIVE FOAM, CREAM,
JELLY |
(Over the counter birth control) If used correctly, 72 -
97% effective |
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IUD |
(Intrauterine Device) Inserted by a Health Care Professional
97 - 99.2% effective |
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NORPLANT |
(Minor medical procedure) 99.96% effective |
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DIAPHRAGM OR CERVICAL CAP |
(Inserted into vagina prior to sexual contact) 82 -
94% effective |
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION PILLS |
(Pill taken by mouth within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex), 82 - 94% effective. |
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These methods are available through the health
department Family Planning Program at low cost. |
