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Contracepção, also known as birth control, are methods used to prevent pregnancy. They can be devices, medications, or procedures.

Contraceptive pills and patches are hormone-based methods that help prevent pregnancy by stopping your body from releasing eggs and thickening cervical mucus to keep sperm out.

Playlist: Contraceptive pills and patches

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How does the birth control pill work?

Dra. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How does the birth control pill work?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How long do you have to be on birth control for it to be effective?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How effective is the birth control patch?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Quais são os efeitos colaterais do adesivo anticoncepcional?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Where is the best place to put the birth control patch?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How effective is the morning after pill?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are methods like implants e dispositivo intrauterino that provide reliable, long-term pregnancy protection. They typically last from 3-10 years but can be removed at any time.

Playlist: Contraceptivos reversíveis de longa duração

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How does the implant work on the body?

Dra. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How does the implant work on the body?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How long after the implant is inserted can you be sexually active?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Can you get pregnant when you have the implant?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Can you get the implant removed early?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Quão eficaz é a injeção contraceptiva?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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O que é um DIU de LNG?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Quais são os diferentes tipos de DIU de LNG?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

Barrier contraceptive methods work by preventing the sperm from reaching the egg. They include camisinhas, diaphragms, and spermicides.

Playlist: Métodos de barreira

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Qual é a diferença entre uma tampa e um diafragma?

Dra. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Qual é a diferença entre uma tampa e um diafragma?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Como usar um diafragma?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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What are the different types of condoms?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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How do you use a female condom?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

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Should you use two condoms?

Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP

Esterilização is a permanent way to prevent pregnancy. It refers to simple procedure that blocks or seals the fallopian tubes in women or the sperm tubes in men.

Playlist: Esterilização

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What is a hysterectomy?

Prof Lesley Regan, FRCOG

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What is a hysterectomy?

Prof. Lesley Regan, FRCOG

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O que é uma vasectomia?

Dr. Roger Henderson, MBBS

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Can vasectomies fail?

Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

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Do you still ejaculate after a vasectomy?

Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

Post birth control syndrome refers to the range of symptoms that some women can experience happen when stopping hormonal birth control. These include changes in mood, periods, or skin.