Birth Control Options Chart

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Not sure what birth control to use? Whether you’re considering birth control for the first time or whether you’re at a different stage of life and are reevaluating your choice, this chart can help you find the method that’s best for you. Be sure to discuss your options with your health care provider.

Hormonal Options
Birth control pills	Mini-pill (progestin only)	Birth control patch (Ortho Evra)
Vaginal ring (NuvaRing)	Progestin shots (Depo-Provera)	Progestin implant (Implanon and Nexplanon)

Intrauterine device (IUD) Options
Progestin intrauterine device (IUD) (Mirena)	Copper T intrauterine device (IUD) (ParaGard)

Barrier Options
Male condom	Female condom	Spermicides
Sponge (Today Sponge)	Diaphragm	Cervical cap (FemCap)

Fertility Awareness Options
Fertility awareness (rhythm)	Withdrawal

Permanent Options
Male sterilization	Female sterilization

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Birth Control Options Chart