How Much Do You Know About Contraception?

About half of all pregnancies are unplanned, says the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. But women today have many safe and reliable choices if they want to prevent pregnancy. Birth control can be a drug, device, or method. Test your knowledge of contraception by taking this quiz.

1. Which methods of birth control needs a prescription?
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Other methods that require a prescription include the vaginal ring, intrauterine device (IUD), Implanon (contraceptive implant), and injectable forms of contraception. Male and female condoms and spermicides don't need a prescription.
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How to Have Safer Sex 

The only safe sex is no sex, most healthcare providers say. But certain precautions and safe behaviors can minimize a person's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

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What You Need to Know about HPV 

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 150 kinds of viruses. These viruses can cause warts, such as genital warts. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.

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Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases 

Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy.