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What is Contraception and Protection?
Contraception, also known as birth control, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Protection uses an artificial method to protect not only against pregnancy but also against STI transmission.
Barrier Methods
A method of contraception using a device or preparation which prevents live sperm from reaching an ovum. Protects against pregnancy and STI transmission
Hormonal Methods
Method of contraception that uses the hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. Only effective against pregnancy, 0% effective against STI transmission
Natural Methods
Uses either menstrual cycle tracking or the withdrawal method to avoid getting pregnant without using contraception. 0% effective against STI transmission, lower effectiveness against pregnancy
Sexual Abstinence
Refraining from any sexual activity- 100% effective against STI transmission & pregnancy
Learn about all of your contraception options HERE!
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