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Table 28–1 Types of Contraception

• Abstinence

• Combined estrogen/progesterone

Combined oral contraceptive pills (oral)

Ortho Evra patch (transdermal)

Vaginal ring (transvaginal)

• Progesterone only

Depo-Provera (injectable)

Progestin-only pills (oral)

• Barrier methods/spermicidal

Condoms (male or female)

Diaphragm

Sponge

Various spermicides

• Intrauterine devices

Paraguard (nonhormonal)

Mirena (progestin)

• Fertility awareness/natural family planning

Sympto-Thermal

Calendar

• Permanent contraception

Bilateral tubal ligation