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Birth Control

What is birth control?

Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some are reversable, while others are permanent. Some types can also help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

What are the different types of birth control?

There are several different types of birth control, and they work in different ways:

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  1. Birth Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is birth control? Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html - Health Topics
  2. Birth control pills 
    Birth control pills (BCPs) contain man-made forms of 2 hormones called estrogen and progestin. These hormones are ... months after a woman stops using most hormonal birth control methods.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007460.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Emergency contraception 
    Emergency contraception is a birth control method to prevent pregnancy in women. It can be used: After a sexual assault or rape When a condom breaks ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Birth control and family planning 
    Your choice of a birth control method depends on a number of factors, including your health, how often you have sex, and whether or not you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Birth control pills - progestin only 
    Birth control pills help keep you from getting pregnant. The pills with only progestin come in 28-day ... only progestin and no estrogen. These types of birth control pills often are used for women who have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000656.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Birth control pills - combination 
    Birth control pills help keep you from getting pregnant. When taken daily or as prescribed, they are one ... Reduce the chance of developing ovarian cancer Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin. Some combination ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000655.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Birth control - slow release methods 
    Certain birth control methods contain man-made forms of hormones. The natural forms of these hormones are normally made in ... mucous around a woman's cervix thick and sticky. Birth control pills are one way of receiving these hormones. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007555.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Vaginal sponge and spermicides 
    ... and vaginal sponges are two over-the-counter birth control methods used during sex to prevent pregnancy. Over- ... at preventing pregnancy as some other forms of birth control. However, using a spermicide or sponge is much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004003.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Female condoms 
    The female condom is a device used for birth control . Like a male condom, it creates a barrier ... care provider or pharmacy for information about emergency contraception (Plan B) if the condom tears or the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004002.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Test Your Knowledge About Birth Control 
    Which of the following are birth control options for women? The correct answer is all of the above. Your choice of birth control should depend on several factors, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/001946_51.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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