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Birth Control Guidelines
- Birth Control Options for Women - Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception
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- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
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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