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What are some alternative method from birth control pills?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Many options: Permanent options include vasectomy, tubal ligation or essure in office tubal. Long acting methods are implanon, iud's or Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). Thier are also vaginal rings or the patch which are very similar to a pill. Finally barrier methods or abstinence.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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