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Contraceptive Methods

Whether you are new to contraceptives or thinking of switching to a different method, you're probably wondering which method is best for your body. The answer to this question is not straightforward. Firstly, several people can use the same method but have completely different experiences, so you can't use another person's experience to determine what will work for you. Secondly, no contraceptive is 100% perfect, so finding your best fit might involve a bit of trial and error. Apart from consulting with a healthcare provider, finding the ideal contraceptive can be achieved by looking at various medical and lifestyle factors that affect the use of different contraceptives and aligning yourself to methods that suit these needs.
Contraceptive Methods

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Hormonal IUD

The hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped plastic device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

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Non-Hormonal IUD

The non-hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic and copper inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

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Contraceptive Implant

The contraceptive implant is a tiny, thin progestin rod that is inserted into the upper arm to prevent pregnancy.

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Progestin-Only Contraceptive Pill

The progestin-only contraceptive pill is a small single-hormone tablet taken to prevent pregnancy.

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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

The combined oral contraceptive pill is a small tablet with a daily dose of combined hormones, packaged for each month, to prevent pregnancy.

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Contraceptive Injections

The contraceptive injection is a liquid containing synthetic versions of the hormones found in a woman’s body. It is injected into the body to prevent pregnancy.

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Contraceptive Patch

The patch is a thin, square 5cm Band-Aid-like item containing progestin and estrogen hormones. It's stuck onto the body to prevent pregnancy.

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Birth Control Ring

The vaginal ring is a small, bendable ring that is inserted into the vagina as a form of contraception.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills (Morning After Pill)

The emergency contraceptive pill is taken to prevent pregnancy after unsafe sex.

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External condoms

An external condom is a covering that is worn over an erect penis to prevent pregnancy and STI transmission.

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Internal condoms

An internal condom is a sheath that is worn inside the vagina to prevent pregnancy and STI transmission.

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Contraceptive sponge

A contraceptive sponge is a white plastic foam that is moistened and inserted into the vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy.

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Cervical cap

A cervical cap is a latex or plastic rubber cap that is inserted inside the vagina to block sperm from getting into the uterus.

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Diaphragm contraceptive

A diaphragm is a shallow, dome-shaped cup with a soft and flexible rim that is placed over the cervix before sex to prevent pregnancy.

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Spermicide

Spermicide is a chemical or drug that prevents pregnancy by killing the sperm before it can meet an egg for fertilization.

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Tubal ligation

Tubal ligation is the medical blockage of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.

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Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tubes that carry sperm are blocked to prevent pregnancy. A man can still ejaculate, but the semen has no sperm.

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Fertility awareness methods

The fertility awareness methods involve pregnancy prevention by keeping track of your menstrual cycle to determine the days that you can get pregnant and avoiding sex on those days.

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Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)

The Lactational amenorrhea method(LAM) is a short-term, natural contraceptive centered around exclusive or almost exclusive breastfeeding within 6 months after giving birth, so long as your menstrual bleeding has not returned.

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Withdrawal method (pull-out method)

The withdrawal method involves pulling out in time to prevent sperm from entering the body.

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Sexual Abstinence

Sexual abstinence is delaying or avoiding all or some sexual activities.

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Contraception Quiz

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