Contraception

Contraception is something you use to help prevent pregnancy. Some types, like condoms, also help protect against sexually transmitted infections. Other common forms of contraception include diaphragms, the contraceptive pill or patch, and vaginal rings.

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Combined Pill
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Diaphragms and caps
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Male contraceptive pill
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Emergency contraception (morning after pill, IUD)
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IUD (intrauterine device)
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Morning-after pill
IUS (intrauterine system) surrounded by pink roses and pills on pink
IUS (intrauterine system)
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Condoms (male and female)
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