Contraception; Family planning and contraception

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Images

The diaphragm

Intrauterine device

The male condom

Tubal ligation

Side sectional view of female reproductive system

Before and after vasectomy

Vaginal ring

Cervical cap

Hormone-based contraceptives

Review Date: 03/30/2010
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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