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2. 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.

3. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Side effects from hormonal contraceptives typically disappear over time (3-5 months) with consistent use. [16] Less common effects of combined hormonal contraceptives include increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis to 2-10 per 10,000 women per year and venous thrombotic events (see venous thrombosis) to 7-10 per 10,000 women per year. [15]

4. 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 ...

5. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are methods of birth control that provide effective contraception for an extended period without requiring user action. They include hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal contraceptive implants. They are the most effective reversible methods of contraception ...

6. '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. ... a non-hormonal alternative and wanting to avoid the experience of having a ...

7. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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   As for other forms of birth control, like an IUD, the implant, or the ring, you should be all set. “If it doesn't go through your GI system, then it doesn't matter,” says Dr. Tang. GLP-1s ...