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METHOD CATEGORY HOW IT WORKS SIDE EFFECTS EFFECTIVE- COST
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PIli Chamlèal Prevents ovulation Weight gain. Nauses. Don't >99 $20 per
use if over 35 and a smoker.
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Spermicides:
foam, jelly, Chemical Spermicidal barrier May cause irritation 78 $10 per kit
cream
Rods implanted In arm.
$6O().$800
Norplant Chemical Hormone released to Irregular bleeding >99 every 5
prevent ovulation.
years
Condom
Mechanical
Rubber sheath over penis.
Sperm barrier.
Diaphragm Mechanical Fitted by a GYN. Sperm
barrier used with Jelly.
Loss of sensation as 5()..6(lcents
each
May cause Irritation: as $25 plus
exam fees
IUD Mechanical Uncertain: May stop egg Initial discomfort. Irregular 97 $4OOevery
Implantation. bleeding. 4.years
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Chemical and
Mechanical
Sperm barrier treated with
spermicide.
May cause Irritation 85 $1.65 each
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Abstinence No Intercourse None
Abstinence
100
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Abstinence
Ejaculation occurs outside
None 99 $3OQ..$500
No sperm In semen.
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