Contraceptive Methods for Women and men
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At or Near the time of Intercourse |
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Women |
Men |
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Diaphragms |
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Spermicide |
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Female Condoms |
Male Condoms |
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Emergency Contraceptive Pills |
Withdrawal: Lower effectiveness |
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Fertility Awareness Methods: Lower effectiveness |
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Daily Pills |
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Women |
Men |
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Combination Hormonl: 21, 24 and 28 days |
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Progesterone only: 20 and 28 days |
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Combination: 90 days |
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Combination: 365 days – “No more period” |
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Injections (Months) |
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Women |
Men |
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Monthly injectables |
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3-monthly injectable |
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Long acting and Reversible Methods (Years) |
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Women |
Men |
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Implants: Good for 3-5 years |
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Intrauterine devices: Good for up 10 years |
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Permanent Contraception |
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Women |
Men |
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Surgical Tubal Ligation (tying the tubes) |
Vasectomy (local anesthesia, doctot’s office) |
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Minimally invasive, Transcervical Tubal Occlusion (local anesthesia, doctot’s office) |
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