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HealthLinkBC Files HealthLink BC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health … safety and how to avoid food poisoning Search or browse for HealthLinkBC Files below. You can sort the list by file …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Pill On this page: Overview Overview … or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview Overview … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The patch provides birth control for 1 month at a time. You change the patch once a …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The shot provides birth control for 3 months at a time. You then need another shot. …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview Overview … pregnancy. What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective for preventing pregnancy …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … a few minutes. This can also be done right after you give birth. Your doctor will remove the implant when it needs to … you take. The doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview … progestin. They are different from regular combination birth control pills. Those contain progestin and another hormone …
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Birth control Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Birth … Myths about sex and pregnancy Birth control methods Hormonal birth control Hormonal birth control contains … contraception and using other medications at the same time (HealthLinkBC File #91a) Barrier methods of birth control If …
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Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control … in the uterus by a doctor. There are two types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent … 2 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Hormonal methods are very good at preventing pregnancy. …
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Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview Related … Overview In some women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood …