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===Hormonal methods===

The [[Intrauterine device|IUD (intrauterine device)]] is a 'T' shaped device that is inserted into the [[uterus]] by a trained medical professional. There are two different types of IUDs, a copper or a [[Hormonal intrauterine device|hormonal]] IUD.<ref name=":04"/> The [[Copper IUDs|copper IUD]] (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control, the IUD is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for [[sperm]] and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Copper IUD (ParaGard) - Mayo Clinic|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/paragard/about/pac-20391270|access-date=2021-11-18|website=www.mayoclinic.org}}</ref> The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. The [[Hormonal IUDs|hormonal IUD]] (also known as levonorgestrel intrauterine system or LNG UID) releases a small amount of the hormone called [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]] that can prevent pregnancy for 3–6 years with a failure rate of 0.1-0.4%.<ref name=":04"/> IUDs can be removed by a trained medical professional at anytimeany time before the expiration date to allow for pregnanypregnancy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-11|title=Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)|url=https://www.healthline.com/health/birth-control-iud|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Healthline|language=en}}</ref>

[[Oral contraceptive pill|Oral contraceptives]] are another option, these are commonly known as '[[Combined oral contraceptive pill|the pill]]'. These are prescribed by a doctor and must be taken at the same time everydayevery day in order to be the most effective. There are two different options, there is a [[Combined oral contraceptive pill|combined pill]] option that contains both of the hormones [[estrogen]] and [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]]. The other option is a progestin -only pill. The failure rate of both of these oral contraceptives is 7%. <ref name=":04"/>

Some choose to get an [[Injection (medicine)|injection]] or a shot in order to prevent [[pregnancy]]. This is an option where a [[Health professional|medical professional]] will inject the hormone [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]] into a woman's arm or [[buttocks]] every 3 months to prevent pregnancy. The [[failure rate]] is 4%.<ref name=":04"/>

Women can also get an [[Implant (medicine)|implant]] into their upper arm that releases small amounts of [[hormone]]s to prevent [[pregnancy]]. The implant is a thin rod -shaped device that contains the hormone progestin that is inserted into the upper arm and can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. The failure rate is 0.1%.<ref name=":04"/>

The patch is another simple option, it is a skin patch containing the hormones progestin and estrogen that is absorbed into the [[Circulatory system|blood stream]] preventing [[pregnancy]]. The patch is typically worn on the lower abdomen and replaced once a week. The failure rate is 7%.<ref name=":04"/>