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    • Condoms are the sole contraceptive method offering protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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    • To review current understanding of contraceptive methods, their risks, and effectiveness.
    • To emphasize the importance of accessible and reliable contraception for all individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and guidelines on contraceptive methods.
    • Analysis of risk factors associated with different contraceptive choices.

    Main Results:

    • No age restrictions apply to initiating or using contraception.
    • Combined contraceptives are linked to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but pregnancy, postpartum, and smoking present significantly higher risks.
    • Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants are the most effective reversible contraceptive methods due to their independence from daily adherence.
    • Natural family planning methods demonstrate lower reliability.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective contraception should be universally accessible.
    • Individuals should be informed about the risks and benefits of various contraceptive methods, including VTE risk factors.
    • Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like IUDs and implants offer superior effectiveness.