Contraceptive Methods

This is a brief overview of methods that reduce your chances of getting pregnant. Choose the method that's right for you and use it the right way every time.

These Contraceptive Fact Sheets were developed by the Center for Health Training (CHT) as a training tool for professionals to increase their knowledge about birth control options when working with their clients.These Facts Sheets were also designed as handouts for patients and clients.

The links below open the pdfs on the CHT website. To download these materials directly from their website, click here.

• Set of all fact sheets (pdf)
• Abstinence (pdf)
• Birth Control Pills (pdf)
• Breastfeeding (pdf)
• Cervical Barriers (pdf)
• Diaphragm (pdf)
• Emergency Contraception (pdf)
• Female Condoms (pdf)
• Fertility Awareness Methods (pdf)
• Implants (pdf)
• IUD/IUS (pdf)
• Male Condom (pdf)
• Mini-pills (pdf)
• Patch (pdf)
• Shot (pdf)
• Spermicides (pdf)
• Sponge (pdf)
• Tubal Ligation (pdf)
• Vaginal Ring (pdf)
• Vasectomy (pdf)
• Withdrawal (pdf)

• " Contraceptive Methods Overview Poster  " - This two page, 8½ x 11 inch poster from the CHT graphically illustrates each method of contraception with a picture and a brief, positive statement
  • Black & White Version

• "Choosing a Birth Control Method" (pdf)
  
  
• • En Espanol: "Cómo elegir un método anticonceptivo" (pdf)