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Health Encyclopedia: Birth Control Options For Women Introduction

Introduction

Contraceptives are devices or methods for preventing pregnancy, either by preventing the fertilization of the female egg by the male sperm or by preventing implantation of the fertilized egg. Contraceptives are not modern inventions. The first prescription for a contraceptive device described a tampon barrier device and was written on papyrus in 1550 BC.

Contraceptive Options

Choosing the appropriate contraceptive varies from individual to individual. Contraceptive options include:

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Expert & Community Posts

Plan B emergency contraception: What you need to know

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...currently two FDA approved options include Preven and Plan B. Plan B is the EC requested most... Read more »

Emergency contraception: How much do you know about the morning after pill?

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having sex. Progestin Only ECPs These are called Plan B emergency contraception. This type... Read more »

Birth Control for Women over 30

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...lot of questions before choosing this option. Plan B We now have emergency birth... Read more »

Plan B: The Morning After Pill

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...form. The Preven kit (estrogen and progesterone) and Plan B kit (progesterone) are the two... Read more »

Diabetes and Motherhood -- Where's the time to shower?

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...nap so I could chop all of the vegetables. I had a Plan B dinner in mind, in case she didn't... Read more »

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Pregnancy Options

...too much time, in some cases -- to make your decision. Pop A Pill If the condom breaks and you fear pregnancy, there is something you can do about it. It’s a form of emergency contraception... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception

...is usually given as hormone pills within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Some of these pills (such as Plan B) contain only progestin. Other pills (such as Preven) contain a combination of estrogen... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Highlights

Plan B (August 2006). Emergency contraception is now available without a prescription for women 18 years and older.Implanon (July 2006). The first implantable contraceptive... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception

...pregnancy.Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptives ("Mini-Pills")Progestin-only pill brands include:Levonorgestrel (Plan B)Norethindrone (Micronor, Avgestin, Norlutin, Nor-QD). (This progestin is made... Read more »

Anemia: Risk Factors

...conditions:Heavy menstruation for longer than 5 daysAbnormal uterine bleeding, such as from fibroidsPregnancy. About 20% of women in industrialized countries have iron deficiency during pregnancy.... Read more »

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