Birth Control Comparisons
 Birth Control Comparison Chart:
To get the reversible Spanish-English chart on paper in the mail, please send your street address via email. See what it looks like: English and Spanish. (the PDF is not printable)
Do you neet 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.
In Washington State, you can also get FREE birth control for one year under the Take Charge program. Call 800-562-3022.
Understand Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle - to help use birth control effectively.
Article comparing birth control methods - written by Cedar River Clinics, published in the National Women's Health Network newsletter. or Click here for PDF version (69MB)
More Birth Control Resources. Special section for teens.
Prevent STI and HIV by using condoms. Learn about STI and answers about HIV testing.
Maria Talks about sex, birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, STI and STD, HIV, sexual violence, drugs and alcohol, GLBTQ - for young people.
If contraception does not work and you get pregnant, you have three options: parenting, adoption and abortion. See the Pregnancy Options Workbook to help you evaluate your options. Or, see Am I Pregnant? |
