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Birth control and family planning
Alternate Names : Contraception, Family planning and contraception
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Barrier methods of birth control - series
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Female normal anatomy
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Pathway of sperm
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Cervical cap
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Diaphragm
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Female Condom
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Sponge
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Barrier methods of birth control - series
Sponge
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The sponge is inserted by the woman into the vagina and covers the cervix blocking sperm from entering the cervix. The sponge also contains a spermicide that kills sperm. It is available without a prescription.
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Review Date : 12/31/2008
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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