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Contraception
What is contraception : things people do or ways people stop pregnancy from happening. Some things prevent ovulation (releasing of an egg), fertilization (meeting of egg and sperm), or the implantation of a pre-embryo in the uterus. Some ways are permanent
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others let a woman get pregnant when she stops using them. Birth control pills, spermicide, diaphragms, sterilization and latex
condoms are some examples. Withdrawing and douching do not work. Not all contraception stops people from getting HIV and other STDs.
Only latex condoms stop pregnancy and HIV from happening. Abstinence is the only 100 percent method for preventing both HIV infection and pregnancy.
Contraception / read more
contraception
The prevention of conception by the use of birth control devices or agents.
contraceptive film
A small square of spermicide that is inserted into the vagina where it dissolves
and helps protect against pregnancy.
contraceptive foam
A spermicidal foam that is inserted into the vagina with an applicator prior to
intercourse where it helps protect against pregnancy.
contraceptive sponge
A polyurethane sponge inserted inside the vagina that blocks the opening of the
cervix and releases a spermicide thereby helping to protect against
unintentional pregnancy.
contraceptive suppository
A small capsule of spermicide that is inserted into the vagina prior to
intercourse where it dissolves and helps protect against pregnancy. |