Quick guide to contraception
A snap shot guide to contraception.
Article by : SpunOut.ie
| Method | Combined Pill | Prostogen Pill | Male Condom | Female Condom |
| Effective? | Almost 100% | 96 - 99% Effective | 85% - 98% | 85% - 95% |
| Pros? | Less bleeding, PMS & pain. Protects against certain forms of cancer. | Useful if cannot take combined pill | Cheap, widely available, male use | Can be put in before sex |
| Cons? | Temporary side affects-headaches, sick | Possible irregular periods and bleeding | May split or slip off. Need to be put on right. Need to withdraw quickly after coming | May slip. Penis must enter condom |
| STI protect? | NO | NO | YES | YES |
| Diaphragm / Cap | Injectable Contraceptive | Implant | IUS | IUD |
| 85% - 96% | Almost 100% | Over 99% | Almost 100% | 98% -99% |
| Can be put in before sex. Three hrs before if spermicide used. | Lasts 12 weeks (depo-provera) or 8 weeks (noristerat) | Works 5 years | Works 3 years. Lighter periods | Works 5 years |
| Possible infection. New spermicide if used again. | Possible irregular periods or stop. Possible weight gain. | Period disruption | 3 mts light bleeding. Temp side affects | Heavy periods. Not for young women |
| NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
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