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See What Your Available Prescription Birth Control Methods Look Like

From Dawn Stacey M.Ed, LMHC, About.com

Updated June 09, 2009

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When deciding between birth control methods or talking about contraceptive options, it could be helpful to familiarize yourself with what the contraceptive looks like. By familiarizing yourself with, at least the look (and even the feel) of the contraceptive, it may be easier to choose a method that you feel comfortable with or overcome some of the embarrassment about discussing your options. See what birth control pills, the Mirena IUD and other prescription birth control methods look like.
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Birth Control PillsBirth Control PatchNuvaRingDiaphragm
Depo ProveraThe Mini PillImplanonIUDs
Cervical Cap
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