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1		is any means of preventing a birth from taking place, whereas is the prevention of conception altogether.


2		is the term used to describe refraining from sexual intercourse.


3		The most popular form of reversible contraception in the United States is popularly called "the ."


4		A reversible method of birth control that releases synthetic estrogen and progestin through the skin is called the transdermal .


5		The third most popular contraceptive device, the , can reduce the risk of spreading STIs.


6		The is a tiny plastic or copper device that is inserted into the uterus through the cervical opening to prevent fertilization of the ova.


7		Tubal ligation and vasectomy are examples of .


8		involves taking a large doses of the hormones found in birth control pills as soon as possible—and definitely within 120 hours—after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy.


9		abortion is the most widely used abortion procedure in the United States today.


10		For pro-choice men and women, the fundamental issue of abortion is whether the or the decides if a woman will bear children.