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… leave the sponge in place for 6 hours after vaginal sex. Don't leave it in for more than a … on whether you have ever delivered a child vaginally or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used …
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Condition Basics What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy if: You had sex without using birth control . There is a chance that you could get pregnant …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … your doctor about them. Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? 1 Get … problems such as stomach ulcers, problems sleeping, and high blood pressure. Personal …
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… feel sleepy and relaxed. Epidural/spinal, local anaesthetic Epidural/Spinal, Local Anaesthetic can be injected into the … to feel drowsy or groggy. Pudendal block, local anaesthetic Injected to numb the pain …
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… man-of-war stings, seabather's eruption, and coral scrapes. Stings Jellyfish and Portuguese … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in …
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… effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills … may be less effective in people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 … effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills …
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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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… 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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… 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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… hormones prevent pregnancy by: Preventing the release of an egg from the ovaries Thickening … to take a daily pill. Others, like the patch, release the hormones slowly over a longer … hormones prevent pregnancy by: Preventing the release of an egg from the ovaries Thickening …
