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===Other methods===
[[Spermicide]]s come in various forms such as: gels, foams, creams, film, suppositories, or tablets. The spermicides create an environment in which sperm can no longer live; they are typically used in addition to the male condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. They can be used by themselves by putting
In the [[fertility awareness-based method]] a woman who has a predictable and consistent menstrual cycle tracks the days that she is fertile. The typical woman has approximately 9 [[Fertility|fertile]] days a month and either avoids intercourse on those days or uses an alternative birth control method for that period of time. The failure rate is between 2-23%.<ref name=":04" />
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[[Lactational amenorrhea|Lactational Amenorrhea]] (LAM) is an option for women who have had a baby within the past 6 months and are breastfeeding. This method is only successful if it has been less than 6 months since the birth of the baby, they must be fully breastfeeding their baby, and not having any periods.<ref name=":04" /> The method is almost as effective as an oral contraceptive if the 3 conditions are strictly followed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Breastfeeding as Birth Control {{!}} Information About LAM|url=https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/breastfeeding|access-date=2021-11-18|website=www.plannedparenthood.org|language=en}}</ref>
The '[[Coitus interruptus|pull out method]]' or [[coitus interruptus]] is a method where the male will remove his penis from the vagina before ejaculating; [[Fertilisation|this prevents sperm from reaching the egg and can prevent pregnancy]]. This method has to be done correctly every time and is best if used in addition to other forms of birth control in order to prevent pregnancy. It has a failure rate of approximately 22%.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What is the Effectiveness of the Pull
===Emergency contraceptives===
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