Contraception

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Male Sterilization (Vasectomy)

Male sterilization, also known as a vasectomy, is a permanent method of contraception.

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Female Sterilization (Getting Your Tubes Tied)

Female sterilization, also known as a tubal ligation or “getting your tubes tied”, is a permanent method of contraception.

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Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring is a plastic ring that you insert into your vagina as a method of birth control. It releases hormones there.

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The Contraceptive Patch: a Sticker with Benefits

The contraceptive patch is a sort of sticker applied directly to the skin. Your body then absorbs the hormone released from the patch.

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Oral Contraceptives

There are oral contraceptive pills with both estrogen and a progestin (“the pill” ) and pills with progestin only ("the mini-pill").

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Birth Control Injections

Most injections for contraception work by injecting a form of progestin, which is a man-made version of the natural hormone progesterone.

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Implant: A Very Effective Method of Birth Control

An implant is a small rod made of plastic. This rod is inserted under the skin (typically in the upper arm), where it releases hormone.

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Copper Intrauterine Device (Copper IUD)

The copper IUD is a small plastic device combined with copper. This prevents sperm cells from moving around, so they can't fertilize an egg.

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Hormonal Intrauterine Device (Hormonal IUD)

Hormonal IUDs are small plastic devices that release low levels of a hormone into the womb.

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Withdrawal Method (Coitus Interruptus): Why This Method Isn't Reliable

In the withdrawal method, the penis is taken out of the vagina before ejaculation to prevent pregnancy, but it's very unreliable.