Understanding Contraceptive Choices

Birth control can be confusing–there are so many options it’s hard to know what’s right for you. So we sat down with an OB/GYN who breaks it all down and answers questions about birth control options you know about (like the pill) and some you may not (like LARC). This is part one of a two part series.
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Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives.

Lesson by NWHunter, animation by Draško Ivezić.

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