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Birth Control
It’s great that you are talking about your decision with your partner. You
might also want to consider talking with your parents, it can be difficult but studies
have shown that if parents are aware, teens are better users of birth control…
and discussing an unplanned pregnancy would be even harder! If you absolutely feel
that you can not talk about this with your parents, consider another trusted adult,
perhaps an aunt, neighbour or teacher.
There are many different kinds of birth control. You might already have an idea
about what you want to use, or you might want to learn about them all before making
your decision.
You can get birth control from your family doctor or at the Sexual Health Clinic.
All services at the Sexual Health Clinic are confidential, nobody knows you're coming
to the sexual health clinic unless you want them to know — not your family
doctor, not your parents, not your friends.
What ever your situation, read on for more information . . .
Here's what you should know about each of the different birth control methods:
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Condoms and Spermicides |
The male condom fits over a guy’s penis during oral, vaginal or anal intercourse.
The female condom is a thin, soft plastic condom that is placed inside the vagina.
A condom collects sperm and protects both partners from body fluids during sex,
it also cuts the risk of sexually transmitted diseases being passed between you
and your partner.
How effective are they? What else do you need to know? Find out more…
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Birth Control Pill (a.k.a. the Pill)
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Birth control pills are artificial forms of female hormones. When you take the pill
at the same time every day, a constant level of hormone stops your ovaries from
releasing an egg. And when there's no egg, there's no pregnancy.
How effective is it? What else do you need to know?
Find out more…
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Depo Provera |
"Depo" or the "shot" is a needle that contains the hormone progestin that you get
once every 10-13 weeks. Progestin works to stop your ovaries from releasing an egg.
And when there's no egg, there's no pregnancy.
Are there side effects? What else do you need to know? Find out more…
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Contraceptive Ring |
The Ring is a soft, flexible, clear plastic ring that contains estrogen and progestin.
It is inserted into the vagina and slowly releases hormones for three weeks. These
hormones stop your body from releasing an egg. And when there’s no egg, there’s
no pregnancy.
How effective is it? What else do you need to know? Find out more…
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The following birth control methods might also be right for you. Have a look
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Diaphragm |
A diaphragm is a latex cup that is inserted into your vagina, and covers your cervix
to prevent sperm from entering.
Find out more...
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IUD |
An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that is inserted by a doctor or nurse practitioner
into your uterus. There are different types of IUDs, and they work in different
ways.
Find our more...
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What about Withdrawal?
Withdrawal… Withdrawal is the removal of the penis during sex, before the
ejaculation of sperm or semen. It is commonly called “pulling out.”
Withdrawal is not a very reliable or effective method of birth control. It is better
than using no method all, but some pre-ejaculate can be left in the vagina, this
fluid may contain sperm and could cause pregnancy. Withdrawal does not protect against
sexually transmitted diseases and control can be difficult.
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