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What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription methods related to spermicides.

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Spermicide for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the contraceptive sponge.

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Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

What you will find here: Overview on availability, efficacy, use, advantages and disadvantages related to male condoms.

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Male Condoms

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

What you will find here: Overview on types, timing of use, side effects, availability, effectiveness and need for consent for emergency contraception.

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Emergency Contraception (EC)

What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failed birth control. A broken condom is an example of failed birth control. EC does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant.

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the cervical cap for birth control.

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Cervical Cap for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the diaphragm for birth control.

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Diaphragm for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.