Intrauterine Methods
Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) - A small T-shaped plastic contraception that releases small amounts of copper which causes inflammation that rejects the sperm. If implantation does occur, the device prevents implantation of the egg into the uterus. Once the IUD is placed, it can last up to twelve years. The IUD works to prevent pregnancy but is not effective at preventing the spread of STI's. A healthcare professional is needed to insert the IUD into the cervix and uterus of the patient. The IUD costs anywhere from $0-$1000 dollars up front; however, since it last three years, this can be a cost effective method of birth control. (Click here for more information!) [1][2][3][6]
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Hormonal IUD - A small T-shaped plastic contraception that contains progestin. The option that is available in the United State in Mirena. It work to prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg. The IUD has also been know to increase the thickness of cervical mucus to stops sperm from fertilizing the egg. Once the IUD is in place, it can last anywhere from three to five years. The IUD works to prevent pregnancy but is not effective at preventing the spread of STI's. A healthcare professional is needed to insert the IUD into the cervix and uterus of the patient. The IUD costs anywhere from $0-$1000 dollars up front; however, since it lasts three years, this can be a cost effective method of birth control. (Click Here for more information!) [1][2][3][6]
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References:
1. "Birth Control Methods - Birth Control Options." Birth Control Methods - Birth Control Options. January 1, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/birth-control.
2. "Contraception." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. December 8, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/unintendedpregnancy/Contraception.htm#.
3. "Office of Population Affairs (OPA)." Reproductive Health. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/.
4. "Spermicides & Lubricants." Brown University Health Promotion. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/safer_sex_and_contraceptives/spermicides_&_lubricants.php.
5. "Tubal Ligation." BabyCenter. January 1, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.babycenter.com/0_female-sterilization_1282183.bc.
6. "What Are the Different Types of Contraception?" What Are the Different Types of Contraception? April 3, 2013. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/contraception/conditioninfo/Pages/types.aspx.
7. "What Is the Male Pill?" What Is the Male Pill? May 11, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/male-pill.aspx.
1. "Birth Control Methods - Birth Control Options." Birth Control Methods - Birth Control Options. January 1, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/birth-control.
2. "Contraception." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. December 8, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/unintendedpregnancy/Contraception.htm#.
3. "Office of Population Affairs (OPA)." Reproductive Health. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/.
4. "Spermicides & Lubricants." Brown University Health Promotion. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/safer_sex_and_contraceptives/spermicides_&_lubricants.php.
5. "Tubal Ligation." BabyCenter. January 1, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.babycenter.com/0_female-sterilization_1282183.bc.
6. "What Are the Different Types of Contraception?" What Are the Different Types of Contraception? April 3, 2013. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/contraception/conditioninfo/Pages/types.aspx.
7. "What Is the Male Pill?" What Is the Male Pill? May 11, 2014. Accessed December 10, 2014. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/male-pill.aspx.