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Contraceptives

What's the best birth control?

Most Effective!

  • Less than 1% failure rate!

  • Can't use them incorrectly

  • Easy to use.

  • Don't need to remember pills, appointments, etc.

  • Works for many years.

Moderately Effective

  • 6-9% failure rate with typical use

  • Must remember to take a pill, change patch or ring, make appointments, etc.

  • Can help with periods/Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 

Least Effective

  • 12-24% failure rate with typical use

  • Condoms must be used every time you have sex

  • Condoms prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

I had unprotected sex. What should I do?

  • Use emergency contraceptives if you had sex less than 3-5 days ago.

  • There are three types of emergency contraceptive available in the United States: Plan B One-Step, EllaOne, and Paraguard.  You can get them from any pharmacy.

  • Emergency contraceptives do not protect you if you've had sex more than 3-5 days ago. They also do not protect you from STIs.

  • If you had sex more than 5 days ago, you may need to get checked for pregnancy and STI's.

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Birth control will not protect you from STIs. To prevent STIs, use a barrier method like a condom every time you have sex.

If you have had unprotected sex and want to be tested for STIs, call our clinic.

Thank you for your question! You should expect an answer within the next 24 hours.

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