Center for Young Women's Health

LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation

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What is sexual orientation? Sexual orientation refers to the type of sexual and romantic feelings for other people. These people can be of the same gender, a different gender, or […]

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spermicide

Spermicides

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Just like any other type of birth control, you need to use spermicides the correct way for them to be effective. Spermicides are much more effective when used with another […]

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diaphragm

Diaphragm

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Out of 100 people using a diaphragm with spermicidal cream or jelly Typical use: 12 people become pregnant Perfect use: 6 people become pregnant What is a (contraceptive) diaphragm and […]

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cervical cap

Cervical Cap

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Out of 100 *nulliparous people using a cervical cap Typical use: 14 people become pregnant Perfect use: 9 people become pregnant Out of 100 *parous people using a cervical cap […]

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depo-provera

Depo-Provera® Hormonal Injections 

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Depo-Provera® is a female hormonal method of birth control. It’s very effective in preventing pregnancy. Depo-Provera® contains a synthetic (man-made) form of the hormone progesterone, called depo medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). […]

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