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What are different methods of contraception?


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Contraception:

  1. Contraception, or birth control, is a method of preventing pregnancy.
  2. A perfect contraceptive would be easy to use, readily available, effective, reversible, and have no or little adverse effects.
  3. It should also not interfere with the user's sexual drive, desire, or sexual act.

Different methods of contraception:

  1. The intrauterine device is used.
  2. Hormonal birth control options include injectable birth control.
  3. Male and female condoms are examples of barrier techniques.
  4. Copper IUDs are one type of emergency contraception.
  5. In both men and women, sterilization is a permanent method of birth control.

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