Birth Control Pills, patches and devices
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Pregnancy Topics
What is a male condom? The male condom is a sheath that is rolled over the penis to prevent semen…
Lunelle is no longer available in the United States. This medication was recalled due to a concern with the effectiveness of…
A diaphragm is a soft rubber dome-shaped barrier that covers the cervix in order to prevent sperm from entering into…
What is a female condom? The female condom is a pouch made of polyurethane or latex that fits inside the vagina.…
Inadequate lubrication may require either more extensive foreplay during sexual relations or a treatment option such as a water-soluble lubricant.…
Birth Control Failure Rate Percentages
Different methods of birth control can be highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but birth control failure is more common than…
Depo-Provera: Quarterly Injection
What is Depo-Provera? Depo-Provera is an injection containing the synthetic hormone progestin which is called depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). Depo-Provera is a hormonal…
The birth control patch is a thin plastic patch (1 3/4 inch square) placed directly on a woman’s skin. It…
Birth control pills use hormones to regulate ovulation and switching brands or types may affect your menstrual cycle. Tracking your…
The cervical cap is not a method of birth control that is widely used, and very few health care providers recommend…
Emergency Contraception: Morning After Pill
Often referred to as the “morning-after pill,” it is a high dose of certain types of the birth control pill, made…
Contraception is a term used for methods of preventing pregnancy and is often referred to as birth control. From methods,…
Spermicide is a chemical product that comes in the form of a jelly, foam, or cream and is a barrier method…
The vaginal ring is a soft, flexible piece of plastic that contains synthetic hormones to be absorbed inside the vagina.…
Birth control pills also called oral contraceptives use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. What are the different kinds of birth…
The contraceptive sponge, also known as the birth control sponge, is a soft saucer-shaped device made from polyurethane foam. The…
