Birth Control

What Is Birth Control?

Birth control -- also called contraception -- is a way to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse. There are several birth control methods that work either to prevent the woman's ovary from releasing an egg, prevent the male's sperm from fertilizing the egg, or prevent implantation of the egg in the lining of the uterus. Not having sex is also considered a form of birth control.

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What’s the Best Birth Control for You?

Many factors may play into your choice of contraception.

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Emergency contraception (EC) prevents pregnancy within about 72 hours or five days of unprotected sex. The most common form of EC is a pill known as “Plan B” or the morning-after pill, but an IUD inserted after sex can also be EC.

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Jerry A. Lucas, MD OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Chippenham Hospital	Q	How soon can I get pregnant after birth control?
	A	Depending on the birth control, it usually takes about 2-3 months after discontinuing to get pregnant. In this video. . . Read More

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