Contraception Dictionary: K - L
Learn about the available birth control methods one word at a time.
These are just the briefest of definitions of some of the available birth control options beginning with the letters K and L. For more detailed descriptions see the individual page for each term.
These are just the briefest of definitions of some of the available birth control options beginning with the letters K and L. For more detailed descriptions see the individual page for each term.
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
LAM, or continuous breastfeeding, is an effective natural contraceptive for woman who have given birth less than six months ago.
LAM, or continuous breastfeeding, is an effective natural contraceptive for woman who have given birth less than six months ago.
Lambskin Condoms
A condom made of a natural membrane, so they are a good alternative for people who are allergic to latex condoms. Also known as natural condoms.
A condom made of a natural membrane, so they are a good alternative for people who are allergic to latex condoms. Also known as natural condoms.
Latex Condoms
A condom made of latex, a kind of rubber and is the most common type of condom.
A condom made of latex, a kind of rubber and is the most common type of condom.
Lea Shield
Before having sex, know your birth control options. A cervical cap is a barrier birth control device, fitted by your doctor and is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Similar to the diaphragm (only smaller), the cervical cap prevents sperm from reaching an egg. The Femcap and Lea Shield are two types of cervical caps.
Before having sex, know your birth control options. A cervical cap is a barrier birth control device, fitted by your doctor and is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Similar to the diaphragm (only smaller), the cervical cap prevents sperm from reaching an egg. The Femcap and Lea Shield are two types of cervical caps.
Lunelle
A combined contraceptive injection that contains a combination of estrogen and progestin and must be injected once every month.
A combined contraceptive injection that contains a combination of estrogen and progestin and must be injected once every month.
Lybrel - The Continuous Birth Control Pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth-control pill that is also designed to eliminate women's monthly periods. Lybrel is a type of continuous birth control where a woman takes a pill everyday for 365 days (a whole year). Learn more about Lybrel - what Lybrel is, its advantages, risks, costs, and effectiveness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth-control pill that is also designed to eliminate women's monthly periods. Lybrel is a type of continuous birth control where a woman takes a pill everyday for 365 days (a whole year). Learn more about Lybrel - what Lybrel is, its advantages, risks, costs, and effectiveness.