Birth Control

I'd rather have a method I didn't have to think about every day.

These methods work by keeping the egg from leaving the ovaries:

Why you might want to use these methods:

I only want to use birth control when I have sex.

All of these methods can help prevent the sperm from reaching the egg:

The Basics of Birth Control

You can have your children when you are ready.  Whether you are a guy or a girl, here’s what you need to know about birth control. 

There are many different kinds of birth control. If you are a guy, you can use condoms or withdrawal as your birth control method. If you are a girl, there are many types of birth control methods you can use, including pills, patches, rings, and shots among others. Even if a girl is using her own birth control method, a guy can still use condoms.

Young Women and IUDs

Posted August 7, 2009 - 10:17am by Kate Jerman

Lately there has been a lot of talk about whether an IUD is a good form of birth control for teenagers and young women. To help encourage more thought and conversation about teenagers and IUDs including some helpful information about how to disucss the IUD with your provider, check out the link below.

Over at RH Reality Check experienced healthcare providers weigh in on the recent IUD debate.

Some birth control causes weight gain. Its OK to try different types.

The hormonal methods can sometimes cause an increase in appetite. If this happens, it is important to be careful not to eat more than usual.  Eating too much can cause weight gain. The shot and implant may cause some weight gain without eating too much. If you are concerned about weight gain, discuss different options with your doctor or healthcare provider.

Daily pill hard to remember? There are many other options to prevent pregnancy.

Birth control pills are a hormonal method of preventing pregnancy. Hormonal methods work very well to prevent pregnancy, but do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmittedinfections (STIs) . You should use condoms if you are worried about getting STIs.

Your Health, Your Rights

[Download the "Your Health, Your Rights" section as a PDF]

If you're a teen in California, you have rights. And that's what this section is about - your right to privacy and reproductive health care. It has lots of information about different things that may come up in your life.

But first, the most important things you need to know are:

If you are under 18 you have the right to:

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