The following is a list of contraceptive options that are available in various parts of the world. Click on the hyperlinked names of each type of contraception to find frequently-asked questions and answers: for example, find a brief description of that particular type of contraception, what barriers women might face when accessing it, and current research being done around the world on the contraception in terms of women’s rights.


This site is under construction, and only a few types of contraception have been hyperlinked so far. In the future, we hope other students and experts will add to this website so that all of the contraceptive options will have their own pages.

 

Male Condom

Female Condom

Barrier Methods:

Semi-Permanent Methods:

Combination Methods (use with spermicide):

Hormonal Methods:

Birth Control Pill

Ortho Evra (“the Patch”)

DMPA (called Depo Provera in the United States)

Nuva Ring

Implanon

Emergency Contraception

Diaphragm

Cervical Cap

Sponge

Permanent Methods (Sterilization):

Intra-Uterine Device (some are hormonal, some are not)

Questions or comments? Please contact:

Anjali Dixit: anjali.dixit@gmail.com

Joslyn Massengale: joslyn.massengale@gmail.com

Maren Shipe: meshipe@gmail.com