Young and healthy - Contraception

There are many contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy:

Barrier or mechanical methods
Hormonal methods
Natural methods

Barrier or mechanical methods include:

Male condom
Female condom
Cervical Cap
Diaphragm
Spermicidal Gel
Intra-uterine Device (IUD)

Hormonal methods include:

The emergency contraception pill
The Pill (contraception pill)
Birth Control Patch
Depo-Provera (injection)
Cervical Ring
Hormonal Intra-uterine Device

The natural methods include:

Abstinence
Natural family planning

How to choose a method

All these methods don’t necessarily fit you or your lifestyle.�

Whether you’re a guy or a girl, it’s very important to be in the know about contraception to make a wise choice that fits your personal needs.

For example, you must know how effective birth control methods are.�

For girls, the choice also depends on your health. Certain health problems might prevent you from using certain methods.�

Other considerations:

The relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend
How stable is your relationship
How often you have sex
Your personality
Cost
Your capacity to keep up with a method (say, taking a pill every day)
Your motivation to use a condom

For more information or to inquire about the services available in your area, you can contact your school nurse or counselor or the family Planning Federation of Canada by dialing 1-866-373-7732.

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