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Adapted by Tracee Cornforth Which birth control method is best for me? What are barrier methods of contraception? What about contraceptive creams or lotions? How does the Pill work and why is it so popular? Is the Pill safe? What are some of the associated risks? Do oral contraceptives cause cancer? What is the "morning after" pill? What is the minipill? What are birth control shots or injections? What is Norplant? What is the IUD? What are the possible health risks from IUD? Is there any sort of family planning or birth control where you don’t have to take pills, apply any products, or receive any implants or injections? Is withdrawal effective as a birth control method? Is there any permanent method of pregnancy prevention? If I use any birth control, does that protect me from HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and from sexually transmitted disease (STDs)? Contraceptives Resource Center >>>Next Page Adapted from the United States Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Guide since 1997 Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Sign up for my Newsletter My Blog My Forum Women's Health Newsletter - Sign up! Discuss in My Forum Explore Women's Health Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Most Popular Urinary Tract Infections Causes of Vaginal Bleeding Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Bleeding Between Periods Bumps and Lumps Below the Skin By Category Menstruation Birth Control Heart Health Menopause Sexual Health Breast Health and Diseases Female Reproductive Health Fitness and Health Pregnancy Teen Health Mental Health Cancer Women's Health Glossary Diseases and Conditions Health and Beauty More from About.com Work Hard, Travel Easy The best tips for business travelers. Dog Care Get tips on training and caring for dogs of all ages. 48 Hours in Vegas Plan a hot weekend in Sin City. Hotel Advice The must-stay hotels worldwide. Browse All About.com About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. Women's Health Home Health Women's Health Most Popular Latest Articles Add to: iGoogle My Yahoo! RSS Also from About.com: Calorie Count Plus UCompareHealthCare Advertising Info News & Events Work at About SiteMap All Topics Reprints Help User Agreement Ethics Policy Patent Info. Privacy Policy Our Story Be a Guide ©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.