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10 Questions and Answers about Contraception

What is contraception? Contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy by blocking or reducing the likelihood of fertilization or implantation. What are the different types of contraception? There are several types of contraception including barrier methods (e.g. condoms, diaphragms), hormonal methods (e.g. birth control pills, patches, injections), intrauterine devices (IUDs), and sterilization methods (e.g. tubal… Read More »