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How can birth control work?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Varies: That depends on the type of birth control used: condom, spermicide, iud, diaphragm, contraceptive medications. Some may provide a barrier and some may work hormonally.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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