Birth Control

Long-Term Methods

There are three types of long-term pregnancy prevention methods, all of which work for several years or more. One kind is the implant; this method can be used for three years.

The second kind is called an intrauterine device (IUD), and can be used for five years or more, depending on the type. Both the IUD and the implant are very good methods for teens who do not want to become pregnant for a while. However, if a teen gets one of these methods and decides she doesn’t want to keep using it, she can have the method removed at any time.

Hormonal Methods

Hormonal methods work in different ways depending on the method being used. The two main ways that hormonal methods prevent pregnancy are:

Female Condom

What Is the Female Condom?

The female condom is made of a thin, but very strong, plastic called polyurethane. It prevents sperm from meeting with the egg.

Male Condom

What is the Male Condom?

The male condom is a thin covering that fits over an erect penis. Condoms can be made out of three kinds of material:

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