How to Choose the Right Contraceptive Method

How They Work; Pros and Cons

• Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP)
• Progestin only pill (POP)
• Injection (Depo-Provera)
• Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)
• Intrauterine System (IUS) (Mirena)
• Emergency Contraception
• Barrier Methods
• Sponge
• Spermicides
• Condoms
• Natural Family Planning
• Permanent Sterilization
• Vaginal Contraception Ring (NuvaRing)
• Transdermal Patch (EVRA)
• New Developments

Last Modified: November 23, 2006