Find out about different types of contraception, including where to get them and how well they work at preventing pregnancy.
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Birth control (contraception) is any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy. Women can choose from many different types of birth control. Some work better than others at preventing pregnancy.
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There are some things to think about when deciding which contraception to use. It can depend on what's important to you. How well it works at preventing pregnancy. How it is used. Hormonal contraception: side effects and risks. Non-hormonal contraception: side effects and risks. Effects on periods. Methods of contraception. Home.
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Your birth control options include: Barrier methods. Examples include male and female condoms, as well as the diaphragm, cervical cap and contraceptive sponge. Short-acting hormonal methods. Examples include birth control pills, as well as the vaginal ring (NuvaRing), skin patch (Xulane) and contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera).
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Find out about the different methods of contraception for preventing pregnancy, how to get them and how well they work.
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The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases.
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Birth control pills are a medicine with hormones that you take every day to prevent pregnancy. The pill is safe, affordable & effective when used correctly
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Birth control methods. A person might consider different things when choosing a contraceptive method. These include safety, effectiveness 1, availability (including accessibility and affordability), side effects, user control, reversibility, and ease of removal or discontinuation.
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There are lots of different birth control options out there. We’re here to help you figure it all out. Pick what’s important to you to find your best birth control method: Doctor or Nurse Required. Best At Preventing Pregnancy. Easiest to Use. Helps with Periods.
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