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… Overview The patch is used to prevent pregnancy. It looks like a bandage. You put it … rear end (buttocks), upper arm, or upper body (but not on a breast). The patch releases … protect against disease. The patch may cause changes in your period. You may have little …
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… If the patch is started on any other day, use a backup method of birth control for 7 … dispose of it carefully. Because of environmental concerns about hormones in the water … Credits Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah …
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… Overview Combination pills are used to prevent pregnancy. Most people call them "the pill." … are different. The most common one has 3 weeks of hormone pills and 1 week of sugar … pills don't contain any hormones. You have your period on that week. But other packs have …
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… Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth … a prescription at most drugstores or sexual health clinics. If you have unprotected sex, … forget why you decided to be abstinent. Get support from someone you trust. It really …
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… need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and … of getting an STI. The shot may cause bone loss in some people. Talk to your doctor about … need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and …
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… have an STI, use a condom to protect against disease. They may cause irregular periods. You … have an STI, use a condom to protect against disease. They may cause irregular periods. You …
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… Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you … a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your … What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective for …
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… pregnant. This is true even if you have not started having periods yet or you are getting … longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use an implant. IUDs are … longer. footnote 2 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Hormonal methods are …
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… can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. Speak with … is right for you and your partner. Different types of birth control can stop ovulation, … to reduce the risk for STIs. Learn more about types of hormonal birth control. Birth …
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… and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for … and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for …