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91a What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the Pill) The patch (Evra®) Injectable contraception (Depo-Provera®) Intrauterine device (IUD) …
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Overview In some women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in a leg ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or a blood clot in a lung ( pulmonary …
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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 …
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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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Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. Speak with your health care provider to help decide which type is right …
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… birth control is contraception. If you have sex without birth control, there is a chance … sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of birth … must use barrier methods every time you have sex. Natural family planning can work if you …
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… started during one of the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle . The ring is replaced with a … the ring to take a 1-week break to have a menstrual period. Remove the ring on the same … last month Count the first day of your menstrual period as Day 1. Insert the vaginal …
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… disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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… her experience, I've decided to use hormonal injections along with condoms to reduce my … her experience, I've decided to use hormonal injections along with condoms to reduce my …
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… works depends on whether you have ever had a baby by a vaginal birth. If you have had a … problems. It is safe to use while breastfeeding. It doesn't affect your menstrual … problems. It is safe to use while breastfeeding. It doesn't affect your menstrual …
