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Bookmark or Share- Contraceptive Development Program (CDP) - NICHDBecause contraceptives are used by healthy people for long durations, long-term safety is critical. CDP has a pipeline of products in clinical evaluation, including hormonal or non-hormonal options for women and novel hormonal methods for men.
- What are the different types of contraception? - NICHDCombined oral contraceptives (COCs, "the pill"). COCs contain a synthetic estrogen and a progestin, which functions to inhibit ovulation. A woman takes one pill daily, preferably at the same time each day. Many types of oral contraceptives are available, and a health care provider helps to determine which type best meets a woman's needs.
- Contraception and Birth Control - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...Combined oral contraceptives (COCs, "the pill"). COCs contain a synthetic estrogen and a progestin, which functions to inhibit ovulation. A woman takes one pill daily, preferably at the same time each day. Many types of oral contraceptives are available, and a health care provider helps to determine which type best meets a woman's needs.
- Contraception Research Branch (CRB) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Gap: Development of contraceptives and MPTs would be greatly facilitated by market and behavioral factors that contribute to use or non-use of contraceptive devices and therapeutics under development. These data are vital for informing future product development and improving the likelihood of proper usage while minimizing discontinuation.
- Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of contraception include oral contraceptives (such as birth control pills), contraceptive vaginal rings, condoms, intrauterine devices (also called IUDs), injectable and implantable products, and sterilization.
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