Women's Birth Control Methods Available at MyCHN
Family Planning and STI Prevention are important. Every form of birth control is different, so get to know the choices available to you at MyCHN!
Birth Control Methods
Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, Insurance, and More Accepted
Condom
This is the traditional latex & newer synthetic male condom that keeps sperm from entering a woman's body.
Prevents
Pregnancy, HIV, & other STIs
Female Condom
This is a condom worn by females and prevents sperm from entering the female body.
Prevents
Pregnancy, HIV, & other STIs
Pills
This is an oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestin. There is also an option with only progestin for women who cannot have estrogen. The pill must be taken every day at the same time.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Hormonal Ring
This is a vaginal ring placed inside the vagina that releases the hormone progestin. It is worn for 3 weeks and removed during your period, and replaced.
Prevents
Pregnancy
IUD
This is a small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus that releases small doses of progestin daily. It can be in the uterus for 3 to 8 years.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Injection
This is a shot of the progestin hormone given to women every 3 months.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Surgical Sterilization
For females, this is also known as getting your tubes tied. This is a procedure in which the fallopian tubes are tied or closed so that sperm cannot fertilize any eggs.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Implant
This is a thin rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm. It contains progestin that is released over a 3-year period.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Patch
This is a skin patch that can be worn on the lower abdomen, butt, or upper body (not the breast area). It releases the progestin and estrogen hormones in the bloodstream and is replaced every week, except for the week of your period.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Diaphragm
This is also known as a cervical cap and is inserted inside the vagina to cover the cervix and block sperm with the help of spermicide.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Coitus Interruptus
This is also known as the withdrawal or pull-out method. It's a traditional family planning method where the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Calendar Rhythm
Calendars are used to track your period and monthly fertility pattern. If you're planning to get or avoid getting pregnant, you can use this tool to number the days of the month in which you're most fertile and when you have your period.
Prevents
Pregnancy
Meet MyCHN's Women's Health Team
We have a devoted clinical team to address all concerns and needs that you or your baby may have.
