Remember – abstinence is the only 100% method of preventing pregnancy. However, if you choose to be sexually active, there are other effective methods you could use.

There are many birth control methods available today. When you’re considering starting to use birth control, ask yourself what’s most important to you:

• Is it something I need to remember to take everyday?
• How effective is it?
• Does it suit my lifestyle?
• How easy and convenient is it to use?

You may want to link to the birth control quiz – but consider discussing your final choice with a nurse or doctor to get their perspective and to make sure it’s the best possible choice for you. You can contact a clinic of your choice, your own family doctor, or you could call the Teen Health Centre (519)253-8481 extension 223.

www.arhp.org/brochures.HTM

If you are interested in starting to use birth control you can book an appointment at the Teen Health Centre 253-8481.

To find out more about different types of birth control click on these links:

www.mjbovo.com/Contracept/index.htm

www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/397_baby.html

OOPS!!!!!! I had sex and I did not use any protection. What do I do?

• Consider the Morning After Pill (MAP) – it’s a set of pills you can take within 72 hours (3 days) after having unplanned or unprotected sex. They will help prevent unwanted pregnancy.
• Contact a medical clinic, your doctor, or the Teen Health Centre (253-8481 extension 223) as soon as you can.

Also check out:

www.plannedparenthood.org/TEENISSUES/BCCHOICES/BCCHOICES.HTML

www.sxetc.org