Birth Control

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What to expect from vasectomy

American Academy of Family Physicians

Sterilization is one method of birth control. Here is what to expect if you decide to undergo a vasectomy.

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Considering female sterilization

American College of OB/GYNs

If you don't plan on having more children, surgical sterilization could be the best birth control for you.

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Although there are many birth control options, many of them are not recommended for teenagers or young adults. Find out why here.

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Did you know that 53% of unplanned pregnancies occur while birth control is being used? Read this article to find out why birth control methods may fail.

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Birth control choice tool

Society of OB/GYN's of Canada

This fantastic interactive tool can help you decide what birth control methods might be right for you and your lifestyle. You might just be surprised!

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User-friendly decision guide offers information on birth control options as well as personal stories of different women's experiences with birth control.

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Although written for clinicians to help patients in choosing a birth control, this warm, friendly article could offer you some very good advice to help with making your own decision.

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Very readable, chatty piece allows you to click on different birth control methods for a thorough description of each one.

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When selecting the best birth control method to use, there are many different factors. This article gives you some excellent food for thought as well as good information on effectiveness.

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Although geared to teenagers interested in birth control information, this effectiveness chart would be helpful for anyone.

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Different methods of birth control are detailed here, and helpful illustrations for many methods are provided. Great introduction!

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Just how much will that diaphragm will cost you? And how well will it work? This birth control chart compares cost, success rate, STD protection, and ease of purchase of many popular methods.

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Emergency contraception

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

If your birth control method fails, you may want to consider emergency contraception (EC). Here is the information you need about how EC works, its effectiveness, and how to obtain EC.

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Types of birth control

Planned Parenthood

Very thorough resource on birth control. Click on the type of contraception you are interested in and receive up-to-date information on your options.

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Birth control gallery

Public Health of King County

Wondering what a cervical cap looks like? This gallery of birth control methods offers illustrations and links to more detailed brochures on many options.

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