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A strip of hormonal pill next to a condom (still in its packet, but the packet is ripped open)
Image: SORAPOP UDOMSRI/PantherMedia/picture alliance

Contraception

There is a range of contraceptive methods. Some, such as the pill and intrauterine devices (IUDs), focus on preventing pregnancy. Others, such as condoms, also protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).