You have a lot of options when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't require a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
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Vasectomy is surgery a man may choose if he does not want to father any more children. It is permanent male birth control.
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The only safe sex is no sex, most healthcare providers say. But certain precautions and safe behaviors can minimize a person's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
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Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to treat fractures or breaks in the vertebrae. In this procedure, a thick cement mixture is injected into a fractured vertebra to stabilize the spine.
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