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2. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Effectiveness of contraceptive methods with respect to birth control. Only condoms are useful to prevent sexually transmitted infections. There are many methods of birth control (or contraception) that vary in requirements, side effects, and effectiveness. As the technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new ...

3. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   One researcher estimates that use of the levonorgestrel IUD can be up to 31% cheaper than using non-LARC methods such as birth control pills, patch, ring, or injectables. Regardless, the initial out of pocket cost is still too high for many patients, and is one of the biggest barriers to LARC use. Studies conducted in California and St. Louis ...

4. Contraceptive implant - Wikipedia

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   A contraceptive implant is an implantable medical device used for the purpose of birth control.The implant may depend on the timed release of hormones to hinder ovulation or sperm development, the ability of copper to act as a natural spermicide within the uterus, or it may work using a non-hormonal, physical blocking mechanism.

5. What you need to know about over-the-counter birth control

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   Access to medications such as birth control and emergency contraception is also changing, with over-the-counter (OTC) options now available for both. But not everyone knows what options exist, how ...

6. FDA approves first non-hormonal contraceptive gel — here's ...

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   For years, women seeking non-hormonal birth control options haven't had that many to choose from. Enter Phexxi, a contraceptive gel free of hormones, which the Food and Drug Administration ...

7. 'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ...

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   Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception. ... but then we have a contraceptive pill over 50 years old and this barbaric ...

8. Diaphragm (birth control) - Wikipedia

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   The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. [3] It is moderately effective, with a one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. [4] It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex. [5] [6] Fitting by a healthcare provider is generally required. [5] Side effects are ...

9. Women's reproductive health in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Contraception is a major issue of women’s reproductive health. 86% of sexually active women practice some form of contraception and 30% of these women use a hormonal form of contraception. [10] Women in the U.S. have more freedoms in deciding their use of contraceptives among other global nations, comparatively.