Health 9 Birth Control

Any method used to prevent pregnancy.

• pregnancy control

• sex control

• birth control

A birht control device that is shaped like a "T" and a bit bigger than a quarter, and fits inside the uterus.

• EDI

• IUD

• DUI

Surgery women can get to "tie” their fallopian tubes.

• tubal ligation

• tubal fertilization

• tubal conception

An operation a man gets to prevent pregnancy.

• conceptually

• transectomy

• vasectomy

Can be purchased at most drug stores and supermarkets. They can also help prevent the transmission of STDs.

• patches

• condoms

• implants

A long plastic pouch, usually made from a latex-free rubber. It goes inside a female’s body during sex.

• The Pill

• female condom

• IUD

Devices that go under a woman's skin. They release a hormone that prevents pregnancy.

• plastic inserts

• IUD

• implants

If taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex, it can prevent pregnancy

• morning before pill

• morning after pill

• during sex pill

Are taken continuously for 12 weeks followed by one week of inactive pills, which results in a menstrual cycle

• birth control pills

• pregnancy control pills

• conception control pills

The best form of birth control.

• condoms

• IUD

• implants

• self control(abstinence)