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Birth Control Overview

Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of birth control including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, the rhythm method, surgical sterilization, and tubal ligation.

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IUD Beats Pill at Preventing Pregnancy
Women using birth control pills may have a 20 times greater risk of an unplanned pregnancy than those using longer-acting forms of birth control like an intrauterine device (IUD) or implant, new research shows.

Choosing a Birth Control Method

With so many methods available and so many factors to consider, choosing birth control can be difficult. You may be able to decide on a method by asking yourself the following questions.

Might I want to have a biological child in the future?