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Match each of the following contraceptives to its correct description below.

  A shot given to you by your clinician every 12 weeks.
  Latex or plastic sheath used to cover the penis before intercourse to keep sperm from joining egg.
  A foam/cream/jelly/suppository inserted into the vagina shortly before sexual intercourse.
  Birth control pills that prevent pregnancy after sex. Can be taken up to 5 days after sex.
  A thin, plastic patch that sticks to the skin and releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. The patch is left on for three weeks and removed the fourth week.
  Shallow latex cup fitted by the physician.
  A small, flexible ring (which releases hormones) that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks and removed the fourth week to prevent pregnancy.
  A small, “T-shaped”, device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Must be inserted and removed by a health care provider.
  A plastic pouch inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy.
  A silicone cup shaped like a hat that is fitted by a physician.
   


 

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