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Overview of Contraception
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Hormonal Methods of Contraception
Oral Contraceptives
Starting oral contraceptives
Advantages
Disadvantages
Conditions that prohibit the use of combination oral contraceptives
Other considerations
Contraceptive Skin Patches and Vaginal Rings
Skin patches
Vaginal rings
Side effects
Contraceptive Implants
Contraceptive Injections
Side effects
Benefits
Barrier Contraceptives
Condoms
Diaphragm
Cervical Cap
Contraceptive Gel
Contraceptive Sponge
Spermicides
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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
Possible problems
Possible benefits
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of Contraception
Calendar method
Mucus method
Symptothermal method
Lactational amenorrhea method
Emergency Contraception
Permanent Contraception
Vasectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Permanent contraception by laparoscopy
Minilaparotomy
Permanent contraception by hysteroscopy
Possible problems
Abortion
Methods
Surgical abortion
Medication abortion
Complications