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Topic Overview

Birth Control

Birth control, or contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. Read about the different options and their risks and benefits.

Maternal Child HealthReproductive

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

Birth control, or contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. Read about the different options and their risks and benefits.

Concept record

Canonical title
Birth Control
Alphabetical key
B
Category
Maternal Child Health
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Contraception
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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