Contraceptives

Contraceptive methods

Hormonal methods:

  • Oral contraceptives (birth control pills).
  • Three-month injection (Depo-Provera).
  • Contraceptive rod (Implanon)
  • Contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
  • Contraceptive patch (Evra, Lisvy)
  • “Morning-after pill”: levonorgestrel (NorLevo, generics), ulipristal acetate (ellaOne).
  • Progestogen coil
  • Testosterone for men (not approved)

Mechanical methods:

  • Male condoms
  • Condoms for the woman
  • Diaphragms
  • Cervical cap
  • Vaginal douche

Chemical methods:

Natural methods:

  • Coitus interruptus
  • Coitus reservatus
  • Abstinence
  • Calendar methods
  • Temperature methods
  • Cervical smear methods

Surgical methods:

  • Sterilization, vasectomy