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The Birth control , also known as  contraception   and  fertilitycontrol , is a method or device used to prevent  pregnancy . Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. Planning, making available, and using birth control is called  family planning . Some cultures limit or discourage access to birth control because they consider it to be morally, religiously, or politically undesirable. The most effective methods of birth control are  sterilization  by means of  vasectomy  in males and  tubal ligation  in females,  intrauterine devices (IUDs), and  implantable birth control . This is followed by a number of  hormone-based methods  including  oral pills ,  patches ,  vaginal rings , and  injections . Less effective methods include  physical barriers  such as  condoms ,...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms , Causes , and Treatment ·          Whatis PCOS? ·          Causes ·          Symptoms ·          Health effects ·          Diagnosis ·          Pregnancy and PCOS ·          Diet and lifestyle ·          Medical treatments ·          When to see a doctor ·          Thebottom line   Introduction : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and ma...