Surgical Sterilization M/F - Surgical / fallopian tubes for females/ vas deferens in males / 99% effective / no disease prevention, Sterilization Implant F  - Surgical / Soft, flexible insert place in fallopian tubes causing formation of scar tissue which blocks tubes / 99% effective / no disease prevention, Intrauterine Device F - Surgical / Must be inserted by a physician / 99% effective / no disease prevention, Implants F - Hormonal / Hormone releasing rods inserted under skin of upper arm / Inserted by physician / 99% effective / no disease prevention, Injection F - Hormonal / Hormone injection given every 1-3 months / Performed by a physician / 94% effective / no disease prevention, Oral Contraception "the pill" F - Hormonal / Pill taken every day / Prescribed by a physician / 95% effective / no disease prevention, Patch F - Hormonal / Hormone releasing patch worn on skin for 1 month then replaced / Prescribed by physician / 95% effective / no disease prevention, Vaginal Ring F - Hormonal / Hormonal releasing ring inserted into vagina and removed after 3 weeks / Prescribed by a physician but inserted by the woman / 95% effective / no disease prevention, Contraceptive sponge F - Barrier / Soft sponge containing spermicide and inserted into vagina before intercourse / Purchase at drug store / 88% women with no children / no disease prevention , Male Condom M - Barrier / Latex or polyurethane sheath to cover erect penis / Purchase at drug store / 84-89% effective / Protects against disease, Female Condom F - Barrier / Synthetic latex pouch inserted into vagina with opening outside of woman's body / Obtain from health dept or purchase online / 79% effective / Protects against disease, Diaphragm, cervical cap, cervical shield F - Barrier / Silicone or rubber cup or cap that covers the cervix; used with spermicide / Prescribed by physician / 85% effective / no disease prevention, Fertility awareness F/M - Behavioral / women recognize signs of ovulation and are familiar with their menstrual cycle/ 75% effective / no disease prevention / requires careful recordkeeping, Spermicide F/M - Barrier / Cream, jelly, foam, suppository, or a film containing a chemical that kills sperm; often used with other methods / Purchase at drug store / 72% effective / no disease protection, Abstinence F/M - Behavioral / Not engaging in sexual activity / 100% effective / Protects against disease ,

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