There are a few methods available to the public in the form of family planning, these methods are: - Long-acting reversible contraceptives which include IUD implantation IUD’s can last anywhere from three to ten years and are known as get them in and forget about them due to the ease of birth control contraceptive - Hormonal contraceptives including birth control methods like the pill or the ring To help prevent pregnancies, there are different options like the pill, which you take daily, the patch and ring, which is switched out each month, and the depo shot which is injected. - Barrier methods like condoms These methods are one-time use only and are best used in conjunction with birth control methods like contraceptives. - Permanent contraceptive like vasectomies and tubal ligation Prevents all future pregnancies, depending on the type you receive, the permanent one is difficult or almost impossible to reverse. - Emergency contraceptive Emergency contraceptive includes an emergency pill and a copper IUD which offers emergency protection. - Fertility awareness Provides information on the signs to look out for within your menstrual cycle to help you plan or even avoid a pregnancy.