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Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this page: Overview Related …
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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 … for birth control? These pills work better than barrier methods. Barrier methods include condoms and diaphragms. …
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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 … is more effective for preventing pregnancy than barrier methods of birth control, such as the condom or diaphragm. …
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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 than barrier methods of birth control, such as the condom or diaphragm. …
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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 … birth control shot? The shot is one of the most effective methods of birth control. It's convenient. You need to get a …
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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 … for birth control? The implant is one of the most effective methods of birth control. It prevents pregnancy for 3 years. …
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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview … Choosing a contraceptive: Efficacy, safety, and personal considerations. In RA Hatcher et al., eds., Contraceptive …
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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 … for birth control? Mini-pills work better than barrier methods. Barrier methods include condoms and diaphragms. …
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Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control … There are many different kinds of birth control. Each has pros and cons. Learning about all the methods will help you find one …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … methods prevent pregnancy Method How it prevents pregnancy Hormonal Prevents ovulation. Thickens mucus at the cervix so …