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UDs also have been referred to as "intrauterine contraception" (IUC). Some IUDs approved for use in the United States contain medications that are released over time to facilitate the contraceptive effect. An IUD is a type of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). IUDs are over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy..
Depo-Provera is a birth control shot that has the hormone progestin. Depo-Provera is a well-known brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate. It's a birth control shot that has the hormone progestin. A birth control shot is also called a contraceptive injection. People who take Depo-Provera get a shot every three months..
Combination birth control pills are oral contraceptives that combine ethinyl estradiol and progestin. Even though all combination birth control pills have estrogen, they can differ in how much estrogen they contain.