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Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It kills sperm or stops sperm from moving. For it to work well, you must use spermicide each time you have sexual intercourse. Spermicide comes in …
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… against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied … for Birth Control Tubal Ligation Surgery Vasectomy Choosing a Birth Control Method The … against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a chance that you could … means that they will prevent pregnancy for years. "Reversible" means that you can have …
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… Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are … Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are …
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… clinics. Related Information Toxic Shock Syndrome References Citations Trussell J, … clinics. Related Information Toxic Shock Syndrome References Citations Trussell J, …
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… The cervical cap is used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of … , it is about 74% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 26 out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly as …
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… These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how many women … a pregnancy in a certain number of women. Hormonal How well does hormonal birth control
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… a prescription at most drugstores and sexual health clinics. What else do you need to know? … Credits Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah …
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… (IUD). This is placed inside your uterus by a health professional. Fertility awareness isn't … Credits Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah …
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… out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly … out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned pregnancy. footnote 1 If you have not … 9 out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly …