Condom
A condom is a thin covering that fits over the penis. (The female condom, a less common type, fits inside the vagina.) A condom catches sperm that come out of the penis during sex.
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Spermicide
Spermicide is a gel, foam, cream, tablet, or sponge. It is put in the vagina before sex to kill sperm.
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Diaphragm and Cervical Cap
Diaphragms and cervical caps are round rubber cups that keep sperm out of the uterus. They also hold spermicide in place.
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Intrauterine Device (IUD)
An IUD is a small device that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
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The Pill
The birth control pill is taken daily. It contains hormones that stop a woman's body from releasing an egg each month.
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Other Hormones
Hormones that stop a woman's egg from being released each month can be delivered in other ways. These include injection, implant, patch, or vaginal ring. Emergency contraception is hormone pills that can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
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