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How do contraceptives work? - NWHunter

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Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
NWHunter
Script Editor
Eleanor Nelsen
Director
Draško Ivezić
Designer
Draško Ivezić
Sound Designer
Jure Buljević
Narrator
Julianna Zarzycki

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