"124 Figure 1. Success Rates of Common Contraception Where to Get Birth Control Where you get birth control depends on what method you choose. You can buy these forms over the counter: • Male condoms • Female condoms • Sponges • Spermicides • Emergency contraception pills (girls younger than 17 need a prescription) You need a prescription for these forms: • Oral contraceptives: the pill, the mini - pill • Skin patch • Vaginal ring • Diaphragm (your doctor needs to fit one to your shape) • Cervical cap • Cervical shield • Shot/injection (you get the shot at your doctor's office) • IUD (inserted by a doctor) • Implantable rod (inserted by a doctor) You will need surgery or a medical procedure for: • Sterilization, female and male"