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    Family Planning
    • Overview of Contraception
      • General reference
    • Oral Contraceptives
      • Combination oral contraceptives
        • Contraindications to combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives (pills, patch, vaginal ring)
      • Progestin-only oral contraceptives
        • Contraindications to progestin-only contraceptives (pills, implants, injections)
      • Adverse Effects
        • Adverse effects references
      • Benefits
        • Benefits reference
      • Drug Interactions
      • Initiation
      • Key Points
    • Transdermal and Vaginal Ring Hormonal Contraceptives
      • Transdermal contraceptives
      • Vaginal ring contraceptives
    • Progestin Contraceptive Injections
      • Contraindications and adverse effects
      • Benefits
      • References
    • Subdermal Contraceptive Implants
    • Intrauterine Device (IUDs; IUD)
      • Insertion of the IUD
      • Contraindications
      • Adverse effects
      • Potential benefits
      • Complications
      • References
      • Key Points
    • Barrier and Other Pericoital Contraceptives
      • Condoms
      • Diaphragm
      • Cervical cap
      • Contraceptive sponge
      • Spermicides
      • pH regulator contraceptive gel
      • Reference
    • Fertility Awareness‒Based Methods of Contraception
      • Standard days method
      • Two-day method
      • Symptothermal method
      • Lactational amenorrhea method
    • Emergency Contraception
      • General reference
      • Key Points
    • Permanent Contraception
      • Vasectomy
      • Tubal Sterilization
        • Permanent contraception by laparoscopy
        • Permanent contraception by minilaparotomy
        • Permanent contraception by hysteroscopy
        • Complications
        • References
        • Key Points
    • Induced Abortion
      • Reference
      • Methods
        • Instrumental evacuation
        • Medication abortion
        • Methods references
      • Complications
      • Key Points
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