Sterilization Methods
Sterilization Implant - Sterilization implant or transcervical sterilization is a thin, non-surgical implant that blocks the Fallopian tubes. This can be done in a hospital or outpatient care center within one day. The sterilization implants works to prevent pregnancy but is not effective at preventing the spread of STI's. This form of contraception is meant to be permanent, and the effects are immediate. The cost of this sterilization procedure can range from $0-$6,000 dollars. (Click Here for more information!) [1][2][3][6]
Tubal Ligation - Tubal ligation is an outpatient procedure done by a healthcare professional where the Fallopian tubes are clipped, clamped, or banded shut. This form of contraception is very effective at preventing pregnancy but is not meant to prevent the spread of STI’s. This form of contraception is meant to be permanent, and the effects are immediate. The cost of this sterilization procedure can range from $0-$6,000 dollars. (Click Here for more information!) [1][2][3] [5][6]
Vasectomy - Vasectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure where the healthcare provider makes a small cute into the scrotum and cuts, ties or blocks the vas deferens, which provides sperms to the penis. This form of contraception is very effective at preventing pregnancy but is not meant to prevent the spread of STI’s. This form of contraception is meant to be permanent and the effects are immediate. The cost of this sterilization procedure can range from $0-$1,000 dollars. (Click Here for more information!) [1][2][3][6]
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If you are having unprotected sex and you feel the need to chat with a health educator Planned Parenthood has a CHAT NOW options.
If you are having unprotected sex and you feel the need to chat with a health educator Planned Parenthood has a CHAT NOW options.
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.