Image	Form of Birth Control	What it is and what it does	Pros	Cons
	DEVICES
	cervical cap	A cervical cap is a soft rubber cap with a round rim that fits around your cervix. Its placed inside of the vagina to cover the cervix to prevent pregnancy. You should also always place spermicide around the rim to increase the effectiveness of this method. There are 3 different sizes and you must be fitted for it to work correctly.	Protects against pregnancy. If placed appropriately, it is not felt by either partner during sex. Its reusable and easy to clean. Its small and easy to carry. Its fairly inexpensive. May be used for repeated intercourse within a 48 hour period.	It must be left in place for atleast 6 hours after each time you have sex. Its more difficult to learn how to use. If worn for more than 2 days, your at the risk of: toxic shock syndrome, unpleasant vaginal odor, and discharge.  A prescription is required. May cause urinary tract infections.
Kyle	contraceptive sponges	Contraceptive Sponges were designed to fit over the cervix and works in three ways to prevent pregnancy. It blocks the cervix preventing semen from entering the uterus. The sponge contains spermicide which kills sperm and the sponge also absorbs the semen.	Easy to use and effective immediately. Inexspensive. Does not require a ,edical exam or prescription. Reversible.	Does not prevent against any STD's/STI's. Side effects are rare.
Eivie	diaphragms	A diaphragm is a shallow, dome-shaped bowl made of thin, flexible rubber that sits over the cervix. A diaphragm keeps sperm from entering the cervix. For added protection, spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm and along the edges before inserting high into the vagina so it covers the cervix.
Jordan	female condoms	The female condom is a lubricated rubber that catches the male sperm from entering the vaginas egg.	Can be purchased at grocery and drugstores without a prescription from a doctor. Insertion is easy once the technique is learned. Stays in place even when a man loses his erection, unlike the male condom. Allows the woman to take responsibility and protect herself against STIs and pregnancy.	The condom may slip into the vagina during intercourse. The outer ring may irritate the female's vagina/vulva. The inner ring may irritate the male's penis. Some argue that the feeling/pleasure from intercourse is reduced or that it is noisy, which means more lubrication is needed.
Jordan	male condoms	A male condom is a thin sheath that covers the penis during sexual intercourse. Male condoms can also be in differnt colors, size, and the amount of lubrication and spermacide.	The male condom protects against infections and pregnacy. They are easy to wear, and the condom doesnt need to be proscripted from a doctor.	People are allergic to latex, some individuals argue about condoms reduce sensitivity and pleasure during inter course. Some poeple dislike intterupted sex, and the Male condoms will break reall easily if not put on right.
	spermicides	Spermicides come in several different forms; creams, gels, foams, film, and suppositories. Most of them contain nonoxynol-9, a chemical that kills sperm. Spermicides immobilize and kill the sperm before they are able to swim to the uterus. To be effective it must be placed into the vagina, close to the cervix.	Spermicides don't cost much. They're available at pretty much every drug store. You don't need a prescription. They have no lasting effects on a women's hormones. They can be tucked into your pocket or your purse.	They don't protect against STD's. They may cause allergic reactions to the penis or vagina. When used alone, they're much less effective then other birth control methods. Effectiveness only lasts about an hour. May change bacteria living in the vagina and increase chances of an urinary tract infection (UTI).
	IMPLANTS
	hormone implant	Hormonal implants are tiny rods the size of a match stick that contains hormones that are inserted under the skin. They are inserted on the inside of the upper arm. Usually during the 1st 7 days of your menstrual cycle. They slowly release small amounts of levonorgestrel or etonogestrel. That suppresses your pituitary gland which stops your ovaries from releasing eggs.	Prevents pregnancy. Causes very light or no mentrual periods. Less anemia. (Low # of red blood cells.) Less menstrual cramps. Lasts for 3 to 5 years 24-7. You can get them removed whenever you want. Doesnt affect your sex life.	May cause: headaches, weight gain, hair loss, acne, mood swings, depression, and nervousness. No protection against STDs. Requires surgery for the insertion and removal. Can cause infection on area where they were inserted. Cant be used on some women with ceritan medical  conditions.
Eivie	IUD's
Brenda	tubal implants
	INJECTIONS
Delaney	Depo-Provera	Depo-Provera is an injectable medicine(a shot) that prevents pregnancy for 3 months with each injection. Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. If your ovaries aren't releasing eggs then you're unlikely to become pregnant.	Depo-Provera is known to be very effective at preventing pregnancy. You don't need to remember to take a birth control pill everyday or change a patch once a week. There's no need to be on another type of birth control while being on Depo. The shot also offers protection against certain cancers.	The Depo-Provera shot is required every 3 months. Getting pregnant after being on Depo may take awhile. Pregnancies that occur while being on Depo often have complications. Gaining weight is very common.
Jessica	Lunelle
	NATURAL METHODS
Eivie	abstinence
Sharon	fertility awareness
Delaney	withdrawal method	The withdrawal method, which is also known as "pulling out" is when the man pulls his penis from the womens vagina before he ejaculates. It's the oldest known form of contraceptive. It's better then doing nothing at all, but all it prevents is sperm getting into the vagina and in order for that not to happen, the man has to ejaculate far from the vagina.	Withdrawal method can be used everytime you have sex. It can be added to other forms of birth control for more effectiveness, such as using a condom and birth control at the same time. It doesn't cost anything.	This method isn't a reliable source of birth control. Pre-ejaculation, which contains sperm, does happen and the man doesn't always feel it. Some men have a difficulty timing the "pull out."  Your chances of getting pregnant are much, much higher because the mans sperm is more likely to get into your vagina if he doesn't "pull out"  right away.
	PILLS
Kyle	biphasic combination	There are three types of combination pills, Monophasic, Biphasic and Triphasic. The three are interchangeable. Like Monophasic, Biphasic combination birth control pills are designed to be used for 21 days with 7 placebo pills. Unlike Monophasic, Biphasic pills contain different levels of hormones. Biphasic pills only alter the hormone level once during the 21 day cycle.	99% effective if taken every day. Typical failure rates range from 3%-8%. Menstrual periods are lighter, more regular and less painful. Fewer premenstrual side effects. Lower risk of 99% effective if taken every day. Typical failure rates range from 3%-8%. Menstrual p 99% effective if taken every day. Typical failure rates range from 3%-8%. Menstrual periods are lighter, more regular and less painful. Fewer premenstrual side effects. Lower risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, ovarian and breast cysts and pelvis inflammatory disease. Less acne Prevents ectopic pregnancy (Ectopiceriods are lighter, more regular and less painful. Fewer premenstrual side effects. Lower risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, ovarian and breast cysts and pelvis inflammatory disease. Less acne Prevents ectopic pregnancy (Ectopic ovarian and uterine cancers, ovarian and breast cysts and pelvis inflammatory disease. Less acne Prevents ectopic pregnancy (Ectopic - Implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity).	Nausea Vomiting Headaches Breast tenderness and swelling. Decreased sex drive. Dizziness Irregular bleeding. Might increase risks of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, liver tumors, gallstones.
	extended cycle
Eivie	mini pill (progestin-only)
Brianna	monophasic combination
Delaney	Plan B	Plan B is used as a back up plan, also know as emergency contraception. It is to be used if your birth control has failed or if you had unprotected sex. You have to take it within 72 hours of when you had the unprotected sex. It's safe, effective, and FDA approved. Plan B is NOT the abortion pill. It will not work if you are already pregnant and it won't affect an already existing pregnancy. You have to be 17 or older to purchase this and you have to have a doctors note, unless you go to a clinic where it is given to you.	Plan B decreases the risk of an unwanted pregnancy by about 89%. There will be no risk to the fetus if you're already pregnant.	Plan B must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Will NOT prevent against STD's/STI's.  Nausea, dizziness, fatigue. headache, and breast tenderness are the side-effects. Women under the age of 17 will not be able to get it unless they go to a clinic or if they purchase it with a doctors note.
Sharon	triphasic combination
	SURGERY
Brenda	tubal ligation
Jordan	vasectomy
Brianna	hysterectomy
	TOPICAL
Brenda	hormone patch
Brenda	Nuvaring

The patch is like a square band-aid and is worn on the skin. It has estrogen and progestin (hormones) that get absorbed into the skin, but the dose is 60% higher than the pill form of birth control. The hormones go into the pituitary gland and stop the ovaries from producing eggs. It can also cause cervical mucus to thicken which makes it harder for sperm to get through. This method is temporary.

The Nuvaring is a flexible ring about 2” in diameter that you insert vaginally once a month, for three weeks then take it out and insert a new one within seven days. The Nuvaring releases estrogen and progestin, which prevents the ovaries from producing eggs. This method is temporary.