Birth Control

There are many forms of birth control, and Planned Parenthood Ottawa can help find the right one for you. They can be divided into three categories:

Non-Hormonal

• Abstinence
• External (Male) Condom
• Diaphragm
• Internal (Female) Condom
• Withdrawal
• Tubal Ligation
• Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM)
• Vasectomy

Hormonal

• Emergency Contraceptive Pill
• Hormonal Contraceptive Patch
• Hormonal Contraceptive (Nuva) Ring
• Hormonal Injections (Depro-Provera)
• Birth Control Pill
• Contraceptive Sponge
• Spermicides

Intrauterine

• Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Intrauterine System (IUS)