- Contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)
Emergency contraception It is possible to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if contraception has failed, either with a pill or with an IUD There is a five-day window for this Condoms Male condoms sheath a penis Female condoms fit loosely inside a vagina Both form a barrier that prevent sperm and egg from meeting
- Birth control methods - Office on Womens Health
Contraception; 87(3): 273-279 The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review by: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Research and Evaluation (CDER), Division of Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Products (DBRUP) medical staff and Center for Devices and Radiological Health staff
- Family planning contraception methods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Use of contraception prevents pregnancy-related health risks for women, especially for adolescent girls, and when expressed in terms of interbirth intervals, children born within 2 years of an elder sibling have a 60% increased risk of infant death, and those born within 2–3 years a 10% increased risk, compared with those born after an
- What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD
There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases
- Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Modern methods of contraception include oral contraceptives (such as birth control pills), contraceptive vaginal rings, condoms, intrauterine devices (also called IUDs), injectable and implantable products, and sterilization
- Contraception and Birth Control - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Choosing a particular method of birth control depends on many factors, including a woman’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future
- About Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Contraception is the prevention of pregnancy Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Choosing a particular method of birth control depends on many factors, including a woman’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and
- Contraception. Evidence brief - World Health Organization (WHO)
Contraception enables people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health Promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women, girls and couples – is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities
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