Contraception
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{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=Contraception |Short definition=Continuation of care - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kon-TIN-yoo-er. |Language=Contraception - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (KON-truh-SEP-avoid) The use of drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of birth control. These include barrier methods to prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg, hormone methods, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and surgery to close the fallopian tubes in women or to close the two tubes that carry sperm from the testicles in men. Also called birth control {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}