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2. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. Almost all methods are composed of steroid hormones, although in India one selective estrogen receptor modulator is marketed as a contraceptive. The original hormonal method—the combined oral contraceptive pill—was first marketed as a contraceptive in ...

3. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Many hormonal methods of birth control, and LAM require a moderate level of thoughtfulness. For many hormonal methods, clinic visits must be made every three months to a year to renew the prescription. The pill must be taken every day, the patch must be reapplied weekly, or the ring must be replaced monthly. Injections are required every 12 weeks.

4. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   Birth control methods include barrier methods, hormonal birth control, intrauterine devices (IUDs), sterilization, and behavioral methods. They are used before or during sex while emergency contraceptives are effective for up to five days after sex.

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

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   Other birth control options. While the above are the main forms of birth control used in the U.S., there are other options. Those include: The patch, a combined hormonal birth control method that ...

6. Hormonal Birth Control Doesn't Deserve Its Bad Reputation

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   Although the specifics vary from method to method, hormonal birth control generally works by halting ovulation and/or changing conditions in the uterus or cervix to prevent pregnancy.

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

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   Now, getting birth control is as simple as picking it up at a store or ordering it online. "OTC methods eliminate many barriers to contraceptive access and allow folks to get safe and effective ...