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… Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It … it is usually used with a barrier method of birth control, such as a male condom. How well does …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception. If you have sex without birth control, there is a chance that you …
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… prevents pregnancy. And not having oral sex, anal sex, or vaginal sex prevents … prevents pregnancy. And not having oral sex, anal sex, or vaginal sex prevents …
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Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. Speak with your health care provider to help decide which type is right …
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… you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. … in the vagina or on the penis. You may not be comfortable with inserting the diaphragm each … in the vagina or on the penis. You may not be comfortable with inserting the diaphragm each …
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… pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. This is because it keeps the sperm … every time you have vaginal sex. You must use spermicide with it. To use the cap, apply …
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… Overview These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how many women …
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… of the uterus. You use the diaphragm with a spermicide each time you have vaginal sex. The … doctor or nurse advice line and use backup birth control, such as a condom, or don't have …
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… must be met to make sure that it works: Your baby must be 6 months of age or younger. After your baby is 6 months old, you are much more … prevent pregnancy. You must fully breastfeed your infant. This means that the baby receives …
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… or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as … sex to insert the sponge. You may not be comfortable with inserting the sponge each … sex to insert the sponge. You may not be comfortable with inserting the sponge each …