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Types of Oral Contraceptives

Barrier Methods
Barrier Methods

Barrier Birth Control As the name suggests, these create a barrier to keep sperm from reaching an egg. You can get most of them at a pharmacy with no prescription.

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Cerazette
Cerazette

Cerazette is distinct from other mini-pills because, like combined pills, in most cases it does prevent the egg cells from ripening. As a result, Cerazette provides high contraceptive efficacy. In contrast to the combined pill, Cerazette can be used by women who do not tolerate oestrogens and by women who are breast feeding. A disadvantage is that vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals during the use of Cerazette. You also may not have any bleeding at all.

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Cerelle
Cerelle

This is a contraceptive pill that contains a small amount of a female sex hormone, a progesterone (desogestrel) For this reason Cerelle® is called a progesterone only pill (POP) or mini pill. Unlike combined oral contraceptive pills, the POP or mini pill does not contain an oestrogen hormone, only a progesterone.

Emergency Contraception
Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception-- also called postcoital contraception-- is a form of birth control that may be used by women who have had unprotected sex or used a birth control method that failed. The treatment generally is reserved for specific situations and is not a regular method of birth control.

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Hormonal Methods Combined Hormones (Pill, Patch, Nuvaring)
Hormonal Methods Combined Hormones (Pill, Patch, Nuvaring)

Combined Hormonal Birth Control: Pill, Patch, ... the hormones estrogen and progestin: pill, patch, ... Combined hormonal birth control methods release ...

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Intrauterine Device (IUD) (Copper & Hormonal)
Intrauterine Device (IUD) (Copper & Hormonal)

"IUD" stands for "intrauterine device." Shaped like a "T" and a bit bigger than a quarter, an IUD fits inside your uterus. It prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from reaching and fertilizing eggs.

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Micronor
Micronor

While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is less effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent ovulation. It is usually used by women who cannot take estrogen.

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Natural Methods Abstinence
Natural Methods Abstinence

Natural methods are typically very inexpensive compared to other methods of birth control unless a woman chooses to purchase ovulation test kits. Advantages of natural birth control A woman does not need to take medication or use hormonal manipulation.

Norgeston
Norgeston

Norgeston is an oral contraceptive pill (the ‘mini Pill’). You take it to stop you getting pregnant. Norgeston contains a type of female sex hormone, called a progestogen.

Noriday
Noriday

Noriday is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, or ‘POP’ for short. Noriday contains the active substance norethisterone. Noriday helps to prevent you becoming pregnant.

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The Cervical Cap - Femcap
The Cervical Cap - Femcap

A cervical cap is a little cup made from soft silicone and shaped like a sailor's hat. You put it deep inside your vagina to cover your cervix. The type of cervical cap that you can get in the U.S. is called FemCap®.

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The Contraceptive Implant
The Contraceptive Implant

In women who may not be considered safe for the use of estrogen-containing contraceptives, hormonal contraception using progestin-only compounds remains another option for effective pregnancy prevention. 29 Progestin-only contraceptives come in a variety of delivery methods including oral, every-3-month intramuscular injections, a 3-year subcutaneous implantable device, and a levoprogesterone-containing IUD.

The Diaphragm
The Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It is moderately effective, with a one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex.

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The Female Condom
The Female Condom

Female condoms are an alternative to regular condoms. They provide pretty much the same great contraceptive protection from pregnancy and STDs.

The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
The Intrauterine Device (IUD)

"IUD" stands for "intrauterine device." Shaped like a "T" and a bit bigger than a quarter, an IUD fits inside your uterus. It prevents Shaped like a "T" and a bit bigger than a quarter, an IUD fits inside your uterus.

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The Male Condom
The Male Condom

Learn more from WebMD about male and female condoms and their role in birth control and preventing sexually ... What Is a Male Condom? ... vaginal, oral, ...

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The Pill
The Pill

Common types of hormonal birth control include: "The Pill" (oral contraceptives), injection (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), the patch (Ortho-Evra), and the vaginal ring (Nuvaring). Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands to treat hyperparathyroidism.

Which Methods of Contraception are There?
Which Methods of Contraception are There?

There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases.

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