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2. Progestogen-only contraception - Wikipedia

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   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] There are several progestogen only contraceptive methods: [1] Progestogen-only pills ("mini-pills") (e.g., desogestrel, norethisterone)

3. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. [ 3 ]

4. Oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   Oral contraceptives, abbreviated OCPs, also known as birth control pills, are medications taken by mouth for the purpose of birth control. The introduction of the birth control pill ("the Pill") in 1960 revolutionized the options for contraception, sparking vibrant discussion in the scientific and social science literature and in the media.

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   With typical use (i.e., it may not be used perfectly), 9% of women will become pregnant during the first year of using a combined hormonal birth control method, ACOG says. With perfect use, less ...

6. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   The SERM ormeloxifene is less effective than the steroid hormone methods; studies have found a perfect-use failure rate near 2% per year. [11] [12] Long-acting methods such as the implant and the IUS are user-independent methods. [13] For user-independent methods, the typical or actual-use failure rates are the same as the method failure rates ...

7. Progestogen-only pill - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only pills are one management option for the suppression of menstruation to avoid pregnancy. [20] With "perfect use," the efficacy of progestogen-only pills in avoiding unintended pregnancy has been found to be greater than 99%, meaning that less than 1 out of every 100 patients will experience undesired pregnancy within the first ...

8. Progestogen (medication) - Wikipedia

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   A 2012 meta-analysis estimated that the absolute risk of VTE is 2 per 10,000 women for non-use, 8 per 10,000 women for ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel-containing birth control pills, and 10 to 15 per 10,000 women for birth control pills containing ethinylestradiol and a newer-generation progestin. [76]

9. 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 ...