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Types of Birth Control & STD Prevention

Description & Level of Effectiveness for Pregnancy &/or STD Prevention

  1. High
  2. Good
  3. Moderate

Mirena IUD

  • Description: T-shaped device put into your uterus during an office procedure by a health care provider. Provides years of effective birth control. Releases small amount of hormone that can make periods lighter, less crampy.
  • Effectiveness at preventing pregnancy: Highest effectiveness
  • Hormone-free: No
  • How often it requires an action: 5 to 7 years
  • Protects against STDs: No

Nexplanon

  • Description: Matchstick sized rod put in your arm during an office procedure by a health care provider. Provides years of effective birth control.
  • Effectiveness at preventing pregnancy: Highest effectiveness
  • Hormone-free: No
  • How often it requires an action: 3 years
  • Protects against STDs: No

Paraguard IUD

  • Description: T-shaped device put into your uterus during an office procedure by a health care provider. Provides years of effective birth control.
  • Effectiveness at preventing pregnancy: Highest effectiveness
  • Hormone-free: Yes
  • How often it requires an action: 10 to 12 years
  • Protects against STDs: No

Skyla IUD

  • Description: T-shaped device put into your uterus during an office procedure by a health care provider. Provides years of effective birth control. Releases small amount of hormone that can make periods lighter, less crampy. Slightly smaller than Mirena IUD.
  • Effectiveness at preventing pregnancy: Highest effectiveness
  • Hormone-free: No
  • How often it requires an action: 3 years
  • Protects against STDs: No

Sterilization (Tubal Ligation for Women / Vasectomy for Men)

  • Description: A surgical procedure to prevent further pregnancies. This is a permanent method of birth control.
  • Effectiveness at preventing pregnancy: Highest effectiveness
  • Hormone-free: Yes
  • How often it requires an action: 1 time
  • Protects against STDs: No