Birth Control: Overview

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  • Barrier methods of birth control

    05/22/08, Healthwise

    Barrier methods of birth control block sperm from entering the uterus. Using a spermicide with a barrier method gives you the best possible barrier method protection.

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  • Diaphragm Use and Care

    05/22/08, Healthwise

    A diaphragm is a birth control device that blocks sperm from fertilizing an egg. It is made of rubber and shaped like a dome. It fits inside a woman's vagina and covers the cervix (the opening of the uterus); a firm, flexible rim

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  • Birth control pills, patch, or ring

    08/16/07, Healthwise

    Birth control hormones in pills, skin patches, or vaginal rings give you a regular dose of estrogen and progestin. This controls your body's menstrual cycles and prevents pregnancy. It also helps relieve heavy menstrual bleeding,

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  • How to Use a Condom

    05/22/08, Healthwise

    Condoms can be used with spermicide to prevent pregnancy or alone to help protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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  • Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy)

    03/21/08, Healthwise

    A vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control. Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) reconnects the tubes (vas deferens) that were cut during a vasectomy.

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  • Birth Control

    05/22/08, Healthwise

    Sometimes a woman may not use birth control, or her method may fail. If this happens to you, you may still be able to prevent pregnancy if you act quickly. For more information, see the topic Emergency Contraception.

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  • Emergency contraceptive pills

    05/22/08, Healthwise

    Emergency contraception pills work by preventing ovulation, fertilization, or implantation.

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