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* '''Diaphragms''' are available, but they require a prescription from a medical professional before you can attain them. This means that you need to visit a medical facility, such as a clinic or doctor's office, and you may need to have a general check-up before you get the prescription. To work best, they must be used with spermicide. Diaphragms are 88% effective at preventing pregnancy.<ref name=":10">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/diaphragm</ref> | * '''Diaphragms''' are available, but they require a prescription from a medical professional before you can attain them. This means that you need to visit a medical facility, such as a clinic or doctor's office, and you may need to have a general check-up before you get the prescription. To work best, they must be used with spermicide. Diaphragms are 88% effective at preventing pregnancy.<ref name=":10">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/diaphragm</ref> | ||
* '''Cervical caps''' are available, but they require a prescription from a medical professional before you can attain them. This means that you need to visit a medical facility, such as a clinic or doctor's office, and you may need to have a general check-up before you get the prescription. To work best, they must be used with spermicide. Cervical caps are 71-86% effective at preventing pregnancy.<ref name=":11">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/cervical-cap</ref> | * '''Cervical caps''' are available, but they require a prescription from a medical professional before you can attain them. This means that you need to visit a medical facility, such as a clinic or doctor's office, and you may need to have a general check-up before you get the prescription. To work best, they must be used with spermicide. Cervical caps are 71-86% effective at preventing pregnancy.<ref name=":11">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/cervical-cap</ref> | ||
* '''Tubal sterilization''' (also known as "getting your tubes tied") is available, but it requires that you undergo surgery or a procedure with a medical professional. There are three types of tubal sterilization available in the United States: tubal litigation, bilateral salpingectomy, and essure sterilization. Generally, sterilization is a permanent decision, so you should only get it if you're sure that you never want to get pregnant for the rest of your life.<ref name=":12">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/sterilization</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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* '''Birth control implants''' can cost up to $1300 (which last for 5 years), if you do not have health insurance. They can also be free or low-cost if you do have insurance.<ref name=":9" /> | * '''Birth control implants''' can cost up to $1300 (which last for 5 years), if you do not have health insurance. They can also be free or low-cost if you do have insurance.<ref name=":9" /> | ||
* '''IUDS (intra-uterine devices)''' vary in cost, depending on the brand and your insurance coverage (if any). If you don't have insurance, you can expect to pay $500-$1300 for an IUD.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">https://www.healthline.com/health/birth-control/iud-cost#where-to-buy</ref> If you do have health insurance, the IUD should be low cost or free.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> | * '''IUDS (intra-uterine devices)''' vary in cost, depending on the brand and your insurance coverage (if any). If you don't have insurance, you can expect to pay $500-$1300 for an IUD.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">https://www.healthline.com/health/birth-control/iud-cost#where-to-buy</ref> If you do have health insurance, the IUD should be low cost or free.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> | ||
* '''Diaphragms''' can cost up to $75 (if you do have insurance). They can be low cost or free if you do have insurance.<ref name=":10" /> | * '''Diaphragms''' can cost up to $75 (if you do not have insurance). They can be low cost or free if you do have insurance.<ref name=":10" /> | ||
* '''Cervical caps''' can cost up to $90 (if you do have insurance). They can be low cost or free if you do have insurance.<ref name=":11" /> | * '''Cervical caps''' can cost up to $90 (if you do not have insurance). They can be low cost or free if you do have insurance.<ref name=":11" /> | ||
* '''Tubal sterilization''' can cost up to $6000 (if you do not have insurance). It can be much cheaper if you do have insurance.<ref name=":12" /> | |||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== | ||