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Contraceptive Methods

Family Planning reduces maternal mortality and improves women’s health by preventing unwanted and high-risk pregnancies and reducing the need for unsafe abortions. Contraceptive use by women and men helps families space births, prevents unwanted pregnancies, and in the care of consistent condom use, prevents transmission of sexually transmitted infections and diseases, including HIV.

Methods offered are:

  • Oral Contraceptives (the "Pill")
  • Transdermal (the “Patch”)
  • Nuva Ring
  • Depo-Provera (the "Shot")
  • Emergency Oral Contraception (the "morning after pill")
  • Male and Female Condoms
  • Diaphragm
  • Spermicides
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • Vasectomies
  • Tubal Ligations