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What is birth control pill?
This small, pill-shaped contraceptive is taken daily to prevent pregnancy.
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What is a condom?
This is the most commonly used barrier method of male contraception?
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What is a vasectomy?
This permanent male contraceptive procedure involves cutting or sealing the vas deferens.
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What is the fertility awareness method?
This natural method involves tracking menstrual cycles to predict ovulation and avoid pregnancy.
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What is an intrauterine device(UID)?
This “T”-shaped device is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy for several years.
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What is a vasectomy?
This permanent form of male contraception is a surgical procedure that prevents a man from having children
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What is tubal ligation?
This permanent female contraceptive procedure involves closing or blocking the fallopian tubes.
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What is abstinence
The practice of refraining from sexual activity is called?
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What is plan B?
This emergency contraceptive is commonly called the “morning-after pill.”
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What is Vasagel?
This method of male contraception is still in development and involves a reversible gel injected into the vas deferens.
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What are sperm?
A vasectomy prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of these reproductive cells.
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What is the withdrawal method (or pull-out method)?
This method requires a man to withdraw before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the vagina.
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What is birth control patch?
This hormonal contraceptive is a patch applied to the skin and changed weekly.
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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STI)?
Condoms help prevent pregnancy and also protect against these.
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What is invasive surgery?
Unlike vasectomy, tubal ligation is considered this type of surgical procedure because it requires anesthesia and a longer recovery time.
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What is basal body temperature?
The fertility awareness method often involves tracking this slight rise in body temperature that occurs after ovulation.
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What is tubal ligation?
This permanent method of female contraception involves closing or blocking the fallopian tubes.
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What is hormonal birth control for men?
This hormone-based contraceptive method for men, which works by reducing sperm production.
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What is a vasectomy reversal?
While permanent, a vasectomy can sometimes be reversed with this surgical procedure.
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What is the cervical mucus method?
This natural method involves checking changes in vaginal mucus to determine when ovulation is occurring.
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