Contraception - It's Your Choice

Welcome to the Contraception Resource Centre. If you are sexually active or are considering having a sexual relationship, you will probably be asking yourself some important questions. For instance: Am I planning on becoming pregnant now, never or in the near future? Should I be worried about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? What options are available to me in the event of an Unprotected intercourse?

Birth Control Methods in a Nutshell

Birth control choices come in a variety of shapes and sizes and formulas. While birth control choices are highly individual, all methods of birth control have the same goal - to prevent pregnancy. Birth control methods range from mechanical methods that prevent sperm from entering the uterus, hormonal methods that prevent ovulation so that there is no egg to fertilize, or "natural" methods that require some human skill to perfect.

Survey Your Choices

Chances are you don't have a clue where to start, but that's what this section is all about. Here you can get the hard facts about safe and effective birth control methods that are currently available. To help you make an informed choice about the contraception choice that is right for you, you can examine a wide range of potential birth control options in this section:

• Oral Contraceptives
• Barrier Methods
• Spermicides
• Fertility Awareness
• Implants, Injectables
• Withdrawal and Abstinence

Also in this section, information about:

• New Birth Control Methods
• Benefits
• Side Effects
• Safety
• Efficacy