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  1. What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD

    Feb 17, 2016 · There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's …

  2. Contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Nov 28, 2025 · Hormonal contraceptives prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and thinning the uterine lining. They are effective, reversible, and come in …

  3. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

    Sep 12, 2016 · Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of …

  4. Birth control methods - Office on Women's Health

    Oct 24, 2025 · Birth control (contraception) is any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy. Women can choose from many different types of birth control.

  5. Jan 16, 2017 · Birth Control Methods Birth control, or contraception, is any method or device used to prevent pregnancy. Women can choose from many dif-ferent types of birth control. Some …

  6. Family planning/contraception methods

    Jul 3, 2025 · Fact sheet on family planning providing key facts and information on benefits of family planning, who provides family planning, contraceptive use, unmet need, contraceptive …

  7. Planification familiale/méthodes de contraception

    Jul 3, 2025 · Il existe de nombreux types de contraception, mais tous ne conviennent pas dans toutes les situations. Les méthodes contraceptives les plus adaptées dépendent de l’état de …

  8. Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of contraception include …

  9. About Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Contraception is the prevention of pregnancy. Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Choosing …

  10. Contraceptive use: a catalyst for women’s health and …

    Sep 25, 2025 · A new evidence brief from the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the …