Deciding to use birth control and choosing a method can be confusing. There are 3 different methods of birth control.
This section outlines different method and options.
Hormonal birth control mimics estrogen and progesterone and prevents pregnancy by: stopping the ovary from releasing an egg (ovulation); thinning the uterus lining to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus lining; and thickening cervical mucous to prevent the sperm from entering the uterus.
Barrier birth control methods block the sperm and egg from meeting.
Even if birth control is used, accidents can happen, but it’s still possible to prevent pregnancy with emergency contraception (EC).
Deciding to use birth control and choosing a method can be confusing. There are 3 different methods of birth control.
This section outlines different method and options.
Yukoners can email a sexual health and relationship question anytime, or
phone Monday to Friday
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
1-800-SEX-SENSE
1-800-739-7367
Questions will be answered by OPT BC's Sexual Health Educators.