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Injected Contraceptives
Injected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) is the only approved injected contraceptive. Depo-Provera (also called Depo, or DMPA) uses a progestin called medroxyprogesterone.
Depo-Provera is very effective in preventing pregnancies. About 3 in 100 women who use it become pregnant. However, Depo also carries the risk for many mild and serious side effects....
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What You Need to Know About Birth Control
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Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Oral Contraceptives and Combination Hormonal MethodsOral contraceptives (birth control pills) are available only by prescription and come in either a... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive... Read more »
Birth Control
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Birth control is a term used to describe an artificial or natural means to prevent pregnancy.There are various methods of birth control available... Read more »
Over-the-counter birth control
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Over-the-counter birth control methods are used during sex to avoid pregnancy and sometimes to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).... Read more »
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Birth Control
1. What are the different methods for birth control? Ask your doctor about different kinds of birth control. Female condoms, implantable hormone methods, and a birth control method that can temporarily terminate your menstrual cycle are new...
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