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Patch
What is worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body (but not on the breast), and is replaced with a new one once a week for 3 weeks?
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Sponge
What contains spermicide and is place in the vagina where it fits over the cervix, works for up to 24 hrs, and must be left in the vagina for at least 6 hrs after the last act of intercourse?
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Male Condom
What is a thin rubber sheath worn on a man's penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a protection against infection.
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Abstinence
What is the restraint practice of refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity?
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Hormonal Vaginal Contraceptive Ring (Vaginal Ring)
What releases the hormones progestin and estrogen, is placed in the vagina, and worn for 3 weeks and taken out on the week of menstruation?
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Female Condom
What help keeps sperm from getting into her body, it is packaged with lubricant, and can be inserted up to 8 hrs before sexual intercourse?
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Vasectomy
What is a major contraceptive by cutting the Vas Deferens?
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Emergency Pill/Plan B
What can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex, if sooner taken, the better it will work to prevent pregnancy?
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Injection or "shots"
Women gets ____ of the hormone progestin in the buttocks or arm every three months from their doctors?
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Diaphragm or Cervical Cap
What is placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix to block sperm, is shaped like a shallow cup or a timble shaped cup?
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Vasalgel
What is a gel injected into the Vas Deferens to stop sperm from leaving the testes?
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IUD
What is a small device shaped like a "T" that is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy?
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Implant (Nexplanon)
What is inserted under the skin for a women's upper arm and contains progestin that gets released into the body over 3 years?
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Spermicides
What kills sperm and come in several forms (Foam, gel, cream, film, suppository, or tablet), is placed in the vagina no more than 1 hr before intercourse and leave at least 6-8 hrs after intercourse?
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Withdrawal
What is it called when a male removes his penis from the vagina before he ejaculates during sex?
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Abstinence
The most effective method of contraception.
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Combined Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills)
What is a contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestin and is taken at the same time each day?
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Drugstores, variety stores or family planning clinics.
Where can you get barrier methods?
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Male Birth Control Pill
What has been in studies, but not approved yet? It contains 2 hormones and contains of 200 or 400 milligrams of active ingredients that can cause acne, headaches, mild erectile dysfunction or tiredness, and weight gain?
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The Internet, clinics, books, pamphlets & health care providers.
Where can you get information about contraceptives?
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