Birth Control
- You will meet with a health educator who will go over all your options to figure out what is the best birth control option for you.
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Birth Control Options
Birth Control Pills
Combined oral contraceptives are commonly known as “the pill”. They contain 2 man made hormones called estrogen and progestin. The pill prevents ovulation.
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Mini Pill
Progestin “only” hormone oral contraceptives. Thickens the cervical mucus; blocks sperm from entering the cervix; and, prevents ovulation.
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Diaphragm
Acts as a barrier method of birth control that prevents pregnancy by placing a physical and chemical “wall” between the sperm and the cervix
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Copper IUD
A small, plastic inserted by inside the uterus. Interferes with the movement of sperm thus preventing fertilization of the egg.
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Injection
Depo-Provera is a progestin “only” injectable that stops ovulation (release of an egg from ovary) every 3 months.
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Tubal Ligation
A surgical form of sterilization that is a permanent form of birth control. Fallopian tubes are tied, sealed or clamped off.
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