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Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a dose of the hormone progestin. The shot is often called by its brand …
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… This can also be done right after you give birth. Your doctor will remove the implant … pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for … The doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are …
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… to prevent pregnancy. It looks like a bandage. You put it on the skin of your belly, … having your period. This may help if you have painful periods. It's convenient. You put it … having your period. This may help if you have painful periods. It's convenient. You put it …
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… an egg each month (ovulation). You have to take a pill every day to prevent pregnancy. … as often. Or you may not get it at all. How well do they work? In the first year of … you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. …
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… are used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose of a hormone called … are used to prevent pregnancy. They release a regular dose of a hormone called …
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… and cramping, and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The ring is convenient. You insert … and cramping, and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The ring is convenient. You insert …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a chance that you could … means that they will prevent pregnancy for years. "Reversible" means that you can have …
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… against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied … for Birth Control Tubal Ligation Surgery Vasectomy Choosing a Birth Control Method The … against pregnancy. A man can have a vasectomy, or a woman can have her tubes tied …
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… Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are … Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are …
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… health problems. Talk to your doctor about your risks before using the patch. A small … are extremely effective. Shot protects for about 3 months. The implant works for 3 years. … used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Shot reduces …