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… tables list some pros and cons of using hormonal birth control methods. Combination pills, skin patch, or …
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… women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood … very low with hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills In the past, combination …
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… of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of … of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of … of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of …
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… as you make important health decisions about the birth control method you choose. … than I am. He understands that I'm nervous about getting a sexually transmitted infection … I will also use condoms—you never know about an STI. Intrauterine device (IUD) Sarah, …
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… prevent implantation if fertilization occurs. Intrauterine device (IUD) There are two types of IUDs (hormonal and …
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… Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help … that may prevent pregnancy. Some women use breastfeeding for this purpose. Effectiveness …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent … issues. For example, women who smoke, are breastfeeding, or have had breast cancer may … issues. For example, women who smoke, are breastfeeding, or have had breast cancer may …
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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 get …
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… vaginal ring is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. … The ring failure rate is the same as that of birth control pills. Note the day that you …
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… full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman. It also … may also make you less fertile. Barrier methods. These include the diaphragm, cervical … stop using any barrier method. Combination hormonal methods. These include pills, skin …