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… Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control … Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception. … getting close to menopause. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of …
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… Birth control Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. … control. Birth control How birth control methods prevent pregnancy Effectiveness rate of birth control methods How …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. How birth control methods prevent pregnancy …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: … if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of pregnancy. In fact, some girls ovulate a couple of weeks …
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… Pregnancy and parenting resources Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview The following pregnancy and parenting resources are Ministry of Health … guide for parents. Topics covered include pregnancy, birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age. You can …
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… Birth Control for Teens On this page: Overview Your Choices How to … Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a … that you could get pregnant. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of …
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… Spermicide for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It kills sperm or stops sperm from moving. For it …
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… Diaphragm for Birth Control On this page: Overview … may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 people who …
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… Breastfeeding as Birth Control On this page: Overview … need to use another method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. You must fully breastfeed your infant. This means …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It …