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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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   IUDs, also sometimes referred to as IUS (intrauterine system) or IUC (intrauterine contraception), can come in hormonal or nonhormonal varieties. Hormonal intrauterine devices are sold under the brand names Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and others. [14] Nonhormonal intrauterine device with copper are sold under the brand names copper-T and Paraguard ...

4. Progestogen-only contraception - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only contraception (or progestin-only contraception) relies on progestogens alone to achieve contraception. [1] It is one of the two major types of hormonal contraception , with the other major type being combined hormonal contraceptive methods (including both estrogen and a progestogen). [ 1 ]

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

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   OTC birth control pills are a newer option for people in the U.S. In July 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill as a nonprescription oral birth control pill. Opill is now ...

6. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The hormonal IUD is an extremely effective method of birth control, and a 2021 study demonstrated that it may be used for emergency contraception. [15] In addition to birth control, the hormonal IUD is used for prevention and treatment of: Heavy menstrual periods [16] Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain [16] [17] Adenomyosis and dysmenorrhea ...

7. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant - Wikipedia

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   Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, sold under the brand name Jadelle among others, are devices that release levonorgestrel for birth control. [1] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.05%. [1] [2] The device is placed under the skin and lasts for up to five years. [3]