Use a new condom each time you have sex. They are easier to use with practice. It is best to discuss with your partner about the use of a condom. Condoms can be used by married couples as well as single individuals. A female condom is inserted into the vagina before sex. Condoms can be found at pharmacies, clinics, shops and from community health workers at a health facility.

They are available at pharmacies, clinics and public health facilities. Take EC pills up to 3 days after unprotected sex. Take as soon as possible. Safe for all women. Not recommended as regular contraception. Will not affect existing pregnancy. Get in pharmacies, clinics and public health facilities.

This method is done by tracking one’s menstrual cycle and recognizing the body’s fertile signs. It is important to know on which days to avoid sex or to use condoms. When counting, the first day of bleeding is day 1 in the menstrual cycle. You can get pregnant on days 8-19 if cycles are a month apart. This method works well when used correctly and requires the partner’s support. It is most effective when the woman has a regular pattern of periods.

If you have missed a pill, take it immediately. If you miss 2 or more pills in a row, contact your provider. You can get them from pharmacies, clinics, or community health workers.

An injectable is an injection in the arm or hip, like Depo (define depo?). It is effective for 1-3 months. It is important to receive these injections on time; return your health facility for another injection even if you are 2 weeks late. Irregular or no monthly bleeding during this time is not harmful. The injection may cause weight gain. Effective for 1-3 months. Get on time, return even if 2 weeks later. Irregular or no monthly bleeding not harmful. May gain weight. For married and singles. After stopping may take a few months to get pregnant. No infertility or pregnancy loss. Private and discrete.

Implants are small rods placed under skin of woman’s arm. Highly effective for 3-5 years. For married and singles. May cause light irregular bleeding. When removed, can become pregnant with no delay. No infertility or birth defects.

IUD is a small device placed inside the womb. Highly effective for 5 to 10 years. For married and singles. May increase monthly bleeding and cramps at first. When removed, can become pregnant with no delay. No infertility or birth defects; does not move around in body.

these procedures can be done at a clinic or a hospital