Preventing Pregnancy

Published: March 25, 2019 Â· Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30

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The question

Dear TeenHealthFx,

what are ways to prevent pregnancys

Signed: TeenHealthFx

The answer

Dear Preventing Pregnancy,

There are a wide variety of birth control methods and emergency contraceptives that can be used to prevent pregnancy. Birth Control is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted disease, while emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. [Planned Parenthood also has resources that can help you find birth control methods that will best fit your needs.

[Birth Control Patch

[Birth Control Pill

[Birth Control Ring

[Birth Control Shot

[Cervical Cap

[Condoms

[Diaphragm

[Emergency Contraceptives

[Implantable Contraception

[IUD

[Spermicide

[Withdrawal