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Juab: 435-623-0696 East Millard: 435-743-5723 West Millard: 435-864-3612 Piute: 435-577-2521 North Sanpete: 435-462-2449 South Sanpete: 435-835-2231 Sevier: 435-896-5451 Wayne: 435-836-1317 |
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Birth Control Options
By using birth control or contraceptive methods, a couple can plan or space the births of their children. There are many methods that are safe and effective. Below is a description of contraceptive methods and their effectiveness if used correctly:
| *ABSTINENCE | (No sexual intercourse) 100% effective |
| *THE PILL | (One pill taken every day) If used correctly, 99.9% effective |
| *DEPO PROVERA | (Injection every 90 days) Can be 99% effective |
| *CONDOM | (Rubber) If used correctly, 88% - 92% effective - This method is also a barrier method against STD's (Sexually Tansmitted Disease) |
| *CONTRACEPTIVE FOAM, CREAM, JELLY | (Over the counter birth control) If used correctly, 72 - 97% effective |
| IUD | (Intrauterine Device) Inserted by a Health Care Professional 97 - 99.2% effective |
| NORPLANT | (Minor medical procedure) 99.96% effective |
| DIAPHRAGM OR CERVICAL CAP | (Inserted into vagina prior to sexual contact) 82 - 94% effective |
| EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS | (Taken by mouth within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex ) 82 - 94% effective. |
| * These methods are available through the health department Family Planning Program at low cost. | |
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Central Utah Public Health Department
Juab County: 146 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648 · (435) 623-0696
East Millard County: 55 South 400 West, Fillmore, UT 84631 · (435) 743-5723
West Millard County: 428 East Topaz Blvd, Suite D, Delta, UT 84624 · (435) 864-3612
Piute County: 550 North Main, Junction, UT 84740 · (435) 577-2521
North Sanpete County: 20 South 100 West, Suite 30, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84642 · (435) 462-2449
South Sanpete County: 40 West 200 North, Manti, UT 84642 · (435) 835-2231
Sevier County: 70 Westview Dr., Richfield, UT 84701 · (435) 896-5451
Wayne County: 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747 · (435) 836-1317
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