Family Planning Health Center
Illinois Department of Human Services | |
Family Planning & Contraception
The University of Chicago
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"Provides medical, social and educational services related to the avoidance, achievement, timing and spacing of pregnancy". "Plan health birth, family planning (birth control); free, voluntary, and confidential".
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Office locations for family planning link
Illinois Healthy Women link
Moms & Babies link
Healthcare for All kids link
Family Care link
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"The Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research at the University of
Chicago is grounded in the belief that every woman has a right to plan if, when
and how to have a family regardless of race/ethnicity, socio-economic status or
citizenship. "
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link
Faculty, Fellows and Staff link
Patient service (773) 834-9995 link
Abortion and Miscarriage Services link
Complex Contraceptive Clinic link
Preparing for Your Visit link
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Birth Control Options |
Effectiveness |
How does it work? |
STD Protection |
OTC or RX |
Use |
Costs |
| Abstinence |
100% |
No sexual activity |
Yes |
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| Rhythm Method |
78% |
Recognize days of fertility and abstain when ovulating |
No |
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| Condom |
85% |
Barrier |
Yes |
OTC |
Every sexual encounter |
< $1.00 per condom |
| Diaphragm with spermacide |
84% |
Barrier |
Some |
Rx |
One hour prior to every sexual encounter, reusable |
$30-$50/ diaphragm |
| Spermacide alone |
71% |
Chemically kills sperm |
Some |
OTC |
Every sexual encounter |
$1 per use |
| Oral Contraceptivel Pill, Estrogen & progestin |
99% |
Inhibits Ovulation, Prevents Implantation, Changes Cervical Mucus |
No |
Rx |
One daily pill |
$9-60/month |
| OrthoEvra Patch |
98% |
Inhibits Ovulation, Prevents Implantation, Changes Cervical Mucus |
No |
Rx |
One patch a week |
$50/month |
| NuvaRing |
92% |
Inhibits Ovulation, Prevents Implantation, Changes Cervical Mucus |
No |
Rx |
One ring a month |
$35-50/month |
| MiniPill-Progestin only |
99% |
Prevents Implantation |
No |
Rx |
Daily |
$30-$60/month |
| Depo-Provera Injection |
97% |
Prevents Implantation |
No |
Rx |
Every 3 months |
$30-$75/ injection |
Implant: Implanon
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99% |
Prevents Implantation |
No |
Rx |
Every 3 years |
$180/implant |
| IUD: Copper |
99.2% |
Prevents Implantation, Inactivates Sperm |
No |
Rx |
Every 10 years |
$200-$300 |
| IUD: Hormonal |
99.9% |
Prevents Implantation, Inactivates Sperm |
No |
Rx |
Every 5 years |
$300-$400 |
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