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Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The intrauterine device (IUD) is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your …
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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. … pregnant, you can have them removed. LARCs are implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) . While they are being used, …
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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. … birth control Diaphragm for birth control Female condoms Intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control Male condoms …
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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 … reversible contraception (LARC). LARC includes implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs). LARC is the best reversible …
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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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… 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 … The diaphragm doesn't prevent pregnancy as well as IUDs or hormonal forms of birth control. It prevents …
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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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… An intrauterine device (IUD) is a very effective method of birth control. It is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that uses copper or hormones to prevent pregnancy. The doctor places the IUD into your uterus. …
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… You can use an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your … because you want to become pregnant or to use a different birth control method. Otherwise, your doctor will remove your IUD
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … and to prevent implantation if fertilization occurs. Intrauterine device (IUD) There are two types of IUDs …