Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy and Completing College

LESSON TWO STUDY GUIDE	

Birth Control Methods Comparison Chart
Instructions: Fill in this chart using the information on Bedsider’s Method Explorer page. Click on each method of birth control to find detailed information about that method and its effectiveness. We’ve filled in the first two methods as examples of how to complete this study guide. 
Most Effective Methods that Prevent Pregnancy	
Method	
Effectiveness
	Cost	Advantages	Disadvantages	
Abstinence (Not right now)	With perfect use: 
 100%	 Nothing	It’s the most effective method of birth control.	Takes discipline. Also takes good communication skills to explain to your partner what is okay and what is not.	
Sterilization

	With perfect  use:
< 99%	With typical  use:
< 99%	Medicaid: free or small co-pay. With insurance: depends on coverage. Without insurance: $1,500 to $12,000. Financial assistance may be available. 	It is a permanent solution, so you never have to worry about pregnancy again. No hormones are introduced into your body. Available for both men and women.	There are both surgical and non-surgical options, each having some very rare risks.   	
IUD

	With perfect  use:
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Implant

	With perfect  use:
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The Shot

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The Pill

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The Patch

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The Ring	With perfect  use:
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Less Effective Methods that Prevent Pregnancy	
Method	
Effectiveness
	Cost	Advantages	Disadvantages	
Male Condom

	With perfect  use:
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Diaphragm

	With perfect  use:
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Cervical Cap

	With perfect  use:
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Sponge

	With perfect  use:
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Female Condom

	With perfect  use:
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Withdrawal

	With perfect  use:
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Fertility Awareness

	With perfect  use:	With typical  use:
				
Spermicide
(used alone)

	With perfect  use:
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Emergency Contraception is Also Available as a Back-Up
Identify the four different types of emergency contraception that are available.	

Emergency Contraception Name
	
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