Birth Control Comparisons

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Access
Fact Sheet in English
Fact Sheet in Español
Cervical Cap/Cover
Prescription
PDF
Condom-Female
Over-the-counter
PDF
Condom-Male
Over-the-counter
PDF
Contraceptive Patch
Prescription
PDF
Depo-Provera
(3-Month Shot of DMPA)
Prescription
PDF
la depo provera es una inyección que protege contra el embarazo por un periodo de tres meses
Diaphragm
Prescription
PDF
Emergency Contraception
Plan B Morning After Pill
Prescription required if under age 17
PDF
Fertility Awareness
available to all - supplies needed
PDF
Implanon Contraceptive Implant
Prescription
PDF implanon implante anticonceptivo
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Prescription
PDF DIU - dispositivo intrauterino
Patch, Contraceptive
Prescription
PDF
Pill (Oral Contraceptives)
Prescription
PDF

Mini Pill (Progesterone Only Pills)

Prescription
PDF

Pills for Continuous Use (no periods)

Prescription
PDF anticonceptivo hormonal de suministro continuo
Spermicides: Foam, Jelly, Film, Sponge
Over-the-counter
PDF
Sterilization-Female
Prescription
PDF ligadura de las trompas (Esterilización femenina)
Vaginal Ring
Prescription
PDF
Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)
Prescription
PDF vasectomía
Withdrawal (Pulling Out)
available to all
PDF retirarse (salirse)
Breast Feeding
first six months after giving birth
     
Sex With Less Risk of Pregnancy
available to all
PDF    

Birth Control Comparison Chart (a full color brochures on paper): View the chart in English or Spanish. Print this English PDF. Get the reversible Spanish-English chart on paper in the mail, by sending a BC Chart request and your complete street mailing address using this email form.

Do you need parent's permission to get birth control? NO. Title X of the Public Health Services Act guarantees confidentiality to teens who seek family planning services. Several states enable minors to pursue a range of sensitive health services, including STD testing, treatment services, as well as contraception. In fact, no state requires parental consent or notification for any contraceptive services.

To prevent pregnancy after sex, use the Morning After Pill (Plan B Emergency Contraception) within 120 hours (up to 5 days). In Washington State, you can get the Morning After Pill directly at most pharmacies. (for free if you have Provider One coverage)

In Washington State, you can also get FREE birth control for one year under the Take Charge program. Call 800-770-4334. You can sign up for Take Charge at Cedar River Clinics in Renton, Tacoma or Yakima, WA. You can also get birth control pill refills at Cedar River Clinics.

triangle symbolDo you wonder what health care reform will do for you? Read this 2-page list of immediate benefits to women and families, from Raising Women's Volices.

Understand Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle - to help use birth control effectively.

More Birth Control Info  Special section for teens.

trianglePrevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI and HIV) by using male or female condoms. Learn about STI and get answers about HIV testing.

triangleMaria Talks about sex, birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, STI and STD, HIV, sexual violence, drugs and alcohol, GLBTQ - for young people.

triangleIf you get pregnant, you have three options: parenting, adoption and abortion. See the Pregnancy Options to help you evaluate your options. Or, see Am I Pregnant? And, watch out for fake clinics.

One in three American women will have an abortion in their lifetime. We are your mothers, daughters, friends, teachers, students, co-workers and colleagues. The circumstances guiding important life decisions such as whether or not to have a baby or ann abortion are rarely black and white. There are hundreds - even thousands of nuances to consider including family, culture, community, spirituality and most important - your own heart. Rev. Katherine Ragsdale, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School says abortion is a blessing. Regarding these decisions, we say: TRUST WOMEN.

triangleCedar River Clinics overcome obstacles to abortion care so that women in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area) may determine their destinies.

triangleFeminist Abortion Network clinics provide abortion care in CA, CO, GA, IA, ME, MN, MT, NH, OH, TN, WV.

triangleQuestions? Email us: info AT fwhc.org

triangletriangleIf you live in Washington State, you can apply for 12 months of Free Birth Control under the state-sponsored program called Take Charge. Teens do not need parent's permission. Apply at Cedar River Clinics in Renton, Tacoma or Yakima.

triangletriangleIf you like this website, please make a tax-deductible contribution to Feminist Women's Health Center (which operates Cedar River Clinics). Donate online or send a check to 106 East E Street, Yakima, WA 98901.

 
 

Sponsored by Feminist Women's Health Center and Cedar River Clinics
in Renton, Tacoma and Yakima, Washington, USA

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updated May 20, 2010