Birth Control Implant

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.

I'd like a method that lasts for at least a few years.

These methods work by keeping the egg from meeting the sperm:

Why you might like these methods:

Before you mix birth control pills w/other meds, talk to ur doctor.

If you see a doctor for any reason, tell the doctor that you are using birth control. Some medicines may keep your birth control from working as well. If you need to take one of these medicines, you may need to use a back up method of pregnancy prevention, like condoms, until you finish the medication. Your doctor will tell you if this is necessary.