Hormonal Birth Control

Here at DCYHC there are six different types of hormonal birth control methods to choose from:

• The Pill
• The Patch
• The NuvaRing
• The “Shot” (Depo-Provera)
• Implanon
• The IUD

For the Pill, Patch, NuvaRing, Shot and Implanon you do not need a Pelvic Exam.

All these methods are free with Family PACT insurance.

Methods

The Pill
How You Use It: You swallow 1 pill every day at the same time.
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The Patch (Ortho-Evra)
How You Use It: You stick a patch on a fleshy area (butt, back, arm, etc.) every week.
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The NuvaRing
How You Use It: You insert a plastic ring into your vagina and leave it there for 3 weeks.
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The Shot (Depo-Provera)
How You Use It: You come into DCYHC and get a shot every 3 months.
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Implanon
How You Use It: A small plastic device is inserted into the arm and lasts for up to 3 years.
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IUD (Intra Uterine Device)
How You Use It: A T-shaped device is put in the uterus. The Hormonal IUD (Mirena) lasts up to 5 years. There is also a non-hormonal IUD (Paragard) that lasts up to 10 years.
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