Contraception or<unk>  is mainly used for the prevention of unwanted pregnancy intentionally by using one of many different methods including  devices, sexual practices, chemicals, drugs or surgical procedures. Contraception methods can also be used for other purposes such as prevention of sexual transmitted infection, treatment of different conditions such as acne, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, primary ovarian insufficiency, and heavy menstrual periods. Health care providers should consider the important elements when choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method for women, men, or couples such as safety, effectiveness, availability (including accessibility and affordability), and acceptability. CDC has created recommendations and categories for the use of<unk>  based on the element of safety.
Birth control
Prenatal care
Prenatal diagnosis
Pregnancy test
Fetal screening
Labor and Delivery
Family planning
Fetal surgery