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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.
ExploreNon-Hormonal IUD
The non-hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic and copper inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
ExploreContraceptive Implant
The contraceptive implant is a tiny, thin progestin rod that is inserted into the upper arm to prevent pregnancy.
ExploreProgestin-Only Contraceptive Pill
The progestin-only contraceptive pill is a small single-hormone tablet taken to prevent pregnancy.
ExploreCombined 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.
ExploreContraceptive 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.
ExploreContraceptive 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.
ExploreBirth Control Ring
The vaginal ring is a small, bendable ring that is inserted into the vagina as a form of contraception.
ExploreEmergency Contraceptive Pills (Morning After Pill)
The emergency contraceptive pill is taken to prevent pregnancy after unsafe sex.
ExploreExternal condoms
An external condom is a covering that is worn over an erect penis to prevent pregnancy and STI transmission.
ExploreInternal condoms
An internal condom is a sheath that is worn inside the vagina to prevent pregnancy and STI transmission.
ExploreContraceptive sponge
A contraceptive sponge is a white plastic foam that is moistened and inserted into the vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy.
ExploreCervical 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.
ExploreDiaphragm 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.
ExploreSpermicide
Spermicide is a chemical or drug that prevents pregnancy by killing the sperm before it can meet an egg for fertilization.
ExploreTubal ligation
Tubal ligation is the medical blockage of the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy.
ExploreVasectomy
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.
ExploreFertility 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.
ExploreLactational 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.
ExploreWithdrawal method (pull-out method)
The withdrawal method involves pulling out in time to prevent sperm from entering the body.
ExploreSexual Abstinence
Sexual abstinence is delaying or avoiding all or some sexual activities.
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