Contraceptives
The Patch
91 % efficient, weekly use.
A (plaster-like) patch that sticks to the skin and releases hormones that are highly efficient at stopping pregnancy.
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The Pill
91% efficient, daily use.
The pill is a small tablet containing hormones that need to be swallowed at the same time every day on a monthly basis.
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The Ring
91-99% effective, monthly use
A flexible plastic ring constantly releasing hormones that is placed in the vagina by the woman.
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Emergency Contraceptives (aka morning after)
58% efficient and immediate use (after unprotected sex)
Emergency contraceptives are hormone-based pills that are used in the event of accidental unprotected sex.
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Barrier Methods for immediate use (Male Condom)
82% efficient on-demand usage
A condom is a thin film sheath made of latex or polyurethane that is placed over a man’s erect penis before having sex.
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Female condoms
A female condom is a sheath that is placed inside a woman’s vagina before sexual intercourse.
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