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What is contraception?
Some questions answered about ways to stop becoming pregnant.
Condom
The best way to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
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Female condom
A condom that women can wear themselves.
Pill
The contraceptive pill most commonly used by women.
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Vasectomy
An operation to make men infertile.
Natural contraception
How you can reduce the chances of conception a natural way.
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Making a choice
There's a huge range of choice when it comes to contraception. All the different types have advantages and disadvantages so it's worth looking at the information and choosing a method that suits you.
If your contraception failed or you didn't use any you can find out about Emergency contraception here.
One of the most important things to consider is that of all of these forms of contraception only condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections and HIV from passing between you and your partner.
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