· No health risks

· Possible sexual frustration

· 100%

· N/A

· Permanent female contraception

· Surgical Procedure

· Not effective against STD

· Not available at CSUB SHC

· 99 %

· $1K-5K

· Permanent male contraception

· Surgical Procedure

· Not effective against STD

· Not available at CSUB SHC

· 99%

· $240-700

· Continuous contraception <5 years

· Removal of implant discontinues contraception

· In-office surgical procedure

· Possible side effects: menstrual irregularities, scarring, discoloration @ site

· Not effective against STD

· Not available at CSUB SHC

· 99%

· $500-600 for insertion

· $100-200 for removal

· Continuous contraception <3 months

· Available at CSUB SHC

· Injection required every 3 mo.

· Return to fertility delayed

· Possible side effects; e.g. irregular cycles, weight gain, amenorrhea

· Not effective against STD

· 99%

· $40-75 per injection

· Plus initial exam

· Continuous contraception <1 month

· Regular cycles

· Available at CSUB SHC

· Return to fertility delayed

· Possible side effects; e.g. nausea, weight gain, 

· Not effective against STD

· Risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke increases in smokers over 35 years old

· $20 per injection

· Plus initial exam

· Continuous contraception when taken correctly

· Fertility returns when pills are discontinued

· Some non- contraceptive benefits

· Available at CSUB SHC

· Available by prescription only

· Must be taken daily

· Risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke increases in smokers over 35 years old

· Possible side effects: nausea, vomiting and weight gain

· Not effective against STD

· 97-99%

· $5-30 per month

· Plus initial exam

· Continuous contraception <10 years

· May be expelled or perforate uterus

· Increases pelvic inflammatory disease risk

· Possible uterine cramping/ bleeding

· Not effective against STD

· Not available at CSUB SHC

· 97-99%

· $150-300

· May insert up to 2 hours before intercourse

· Reusable

· Available at CSUB SHC

· Available by prescription only

· Increases risk of urinary tract infection

· Must leave in 6-8 hours after intercourse

· Not effective against STD

· 82-94%

· $24 and up

· Plus initial exam

· Easily obtained

· STD protection

· Decreased sensation

· Less spontaneity

· Possible breakage or slippage

· Use required from male partner

· 75-97%

· $0.25 each and up

· Free at some clinics

· Easily obtained

· Erection not necessary to keep in place

· STD protection

· May be irritating to body tissues

· May slip into vagina during intercourse

· Sometimes makes noise

· Possibly difficult insertion

· 74-94%

· $2 each and up

· No chemicals or hormones needed

· Requires careful planning and motivation

· Prohibits intercourse up to half the menstrual cycle

· Not for women with irregular cycles

· Not effective against STD

· 77-84%

· $5-8 for temperature kit

· Easily obtained

· Insertion necessary within half hour of intercourse

· May be messy

· Reapplication necessary for repeated intercourse

· 79-94%

· $4-15 each

· Insertion up to 24 hours before intercourse

· No need for reapplication of spermicide for repeated intercourse

· Available fall of 1999

· Can cause dryness

· Not effective against STD

· 64-91%

· $2 each

· No supplies needed

· Sperm may leak before ejaculation

· Requires control of ejaculation

· Not effective against STD

· 72-81%

· N/A

· Can prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse

· Available at CSUB SHC

· Possible side effects: nausea, vomiting, cramping

· 75-95%

· $5 and up

· Can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse

· Same as IUD

· Same as IUD

· Same as IUD

· No planning needed

· High pregnancy risk: 85% will become pregnant in one year

· 15%

· N/A