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Barrier

Male and female condoms are a form of contraception known as barrier or physical methods. They can be made from a variety of materials such as latex (rubber), polyurethane or polyisoprene.

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Intramuscular Contraceptive Injection

Injectable contraceptives contain female sex hormones that are injected deep into muscle and released into the blood gradually.

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Subcutaneous Contraceptive Shot

Subcutaneous refers to beneath the skin. This contraceptive injection method requires a short needle to inject drugs into the tissue layer between the skin and muscle.Β 

Implant

The implant is a single, thin rod that is inserted under the skin of a woman’s upper arm. It releases a hormone called progestin.

Emergency Contraceptive

Emergency contraceptive is usually used after no birth control was used during sex, or if the birth control method failed, such as if a condom broke.

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Oral Contraceptive

"Oral contraceptive pills, often referred to as 'the pill,' consist of the hormones estrogen and progestin. It is crucial to take this method at a consistent time daily. This method prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary."

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IUD

IUD is a small device that is shaped in the form of a β€œT.” A doctor places it inside the uterus and it releases copper or hormones to prevent pregnancy.