Birth Control Methods Listed Most Effective to Least Effective

Abstinence

• Abstinence from all sex protects you and your partner from pregnancy and STDs/STIs/HIV.
• People can choose abstinence at any time and at any age.
• Perfect Use: Abstinence is 100% effective.

Hormone methods give constant protection from pregnancy. Visit a Family Planning Clinic for the following methods.

With Birth Control, You Can...

• Decide if or when you want a child.
• Protect yourself and your partner from HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs), like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or hepatitis.
• Gain peace of mind and have better sex knowing you are protecting yourself and your partner from the risks of unprotected sex.
• No birth control method works 100 percent of the time.

South Carolina's Family Planning provides high quality and confidential reproductive services to women, men and teens. You can receive quality health care at affordable rates. Services are based on a sliding fee scale, which means you pay according to your income. Family Planning services are available in all 46 counties. To find a clinic near you, please visit the Public Health Clinics page or call the Care Line at 1-855-472-3432.

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