Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant

A long-acting hormonal contraceptive device inserted under the skin that releases the progestin hormone etonogestrel to prevent pregnancy for several years.

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Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG IUD)

An intrauterine device that releases the progestin hormone levonorgestrel to provide long-term contraception and reduce menstrual bleeding.

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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)

An intrauterine contraceptive device that contains copper and provides long-lasting contraception by altering the uterine environment, making it inhospitable to fertilization and implantation.

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Female Sterilization

A permanent method of contraception for women that involves surgical procedures like tubal ligation or occlusion to prevent the eggs from reaching the uterus.

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Vasectomy

A permanent method of contraception for men that involves surgical cutting or blocking of the vas deferens to prevent the release of sperm during ejaculation.

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Injectables

Contraceptive methods that involve the injection of hormones (progestin) into the body, providing contraception for a specified duration.

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Combined Oral Contraceptives

Birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestin hormones, taken daily to prevent pregnancy.

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Progestin-Only Pill

Birth control pills that contain only the progestin hormone, often referred to as the mini-pill, and must be taken daily.

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Patch

A hormonal contraceptive patch that is applied to the skin, releasing hormones to prevent pregnancy for a specified period.

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Hormonal Vaginal Contraceptive Ring

A flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy for a month.

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Lactational Amenorrhea

A natural method of contraception in which breastfeeding suppresses ovulation and menstruation in the postpartum period.

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Diaphragm or Cervical Cap

Barrier methods of contraception that are inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix before sexual intercourse.

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Sponge

A barrier method of contraception that is inserted into the vagina and contains spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

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Spermicides

Chemical substances that are used to immobilize or kill sperm and are often used with other barrier methods.

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Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

Natural family planning techniques that involve tracking fertility signs to identify fertile and non-fertile periods for contraception.

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Withdrawal

The practice of pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation to prevent pregnancy.

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Emergency Contraception

Methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, which can include emergency contraceptive pills or the copper IUD.

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Copper IUD

An intrauterine device that, when inserted after unprotected sex, can act as emergency contraception by preventing fertilization or implantation.

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills

Medications taken after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, fertilization, or implantation.

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