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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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Embracing the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

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The Normal A1C Level

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...It should not be used as a substitute for regular birth control, but can be used after... Read more »

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The Morning After Pill

...that the morning after pill -- or emergency contraception -- works exactly the same way as the daily birth control pill. There is really no difference whatsoever. The morning after pill is... Read more »

What You Need to Know About Birth Control

...evenly divided between intended and unintended (no contraception or failed contraception). If no birth control is used, there is a 25% chance that intercourse will result in a pregnancy. So if... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights

...vasectomy to clear all remaining sperm. Until your doctor informs you that you are sterile, continue to use birth control.VasclipThe Vasclip implant procedure appears to work as well as standard... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Highlights

...intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an intrauterine device (IUD) that is used for menorrhagia as well as birth control. Many experts recommend the LNG-IUS as an alternative to surgery for women with... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Highlights

...pills.Drug WarningThe contraceptive skin patch Ortho Evra exposes women to about 60% more estrogen than most birth control pills. Higher levels of estrogen may increase the risk for blood clots in... Read more »

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