Female contraception. Hands of a medical worker discussing several methods of female contraception (birth control) with a patient. A cap" is being held in the hands at upper centre. This is a diaphragm that is designed to fit over the neck (cervix) of the uterus. A contraception guide and oral contraceptive pills are at lower left. An intra-uterine device (IUD) is behind the hand (top centre). To its right is a packet of Depo-Provera, a long-term injectable contraceptive drug. An IUD is placed in the uterus and prevents implantation of a fertilised egg. The pills and injections are hormonal methods of control, while the diaphragm and Femidoms (upper left) are barrier methods."