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- Birth Control Options for Women - Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception
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Spermicidal and Barrier Contraceptives
Barrier contraceptives are devices that provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. Examples of barrier contraceptives include the male condom, female condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, and sponge. The condom is the only contraceptive method that helps prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Spermicides
Vaginal spermicides are sperm-killing substances available as foams, creams, gels, films, or suppositories, and are often used in female...
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Birth Control Side Effects Guide
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04/23/07 #9: Birth control, stroke, and Migraine?
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Frequent Urination: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatments
Frequent urination is best described as having to urinate so often that your activities of daily life and sleep are adversely affected. This... Read more »
Frequent or urgent urination
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urgent urination; Urinary frequency or urgency Home Care Follow the therapy recommended by your doctor to treat the underlying cause of... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Birth Control OptionsBirth control options for women include:Hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills, skin patch, vaginal... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Female Sterilization
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Female SterilizationFemale surgical sterilization (also called tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, and tubal occlusion) is a low-risk, highly... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Emergency ContraceptionEmergency contraception is available to prevent pregnancy in situations such as:After sexual assaultAfter consensual... Read more »
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