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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview Related …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview Overview … certain health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are …
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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 … The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it work? When the shot is …
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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 … such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be used to reduce your risk of getting an STI. It may cause irregular periods, or …
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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 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 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 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 … limit your choices If you have health problems or other risk factors, some birth control methods may not be safe for …
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… Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A blood clot is a … the lung is called a pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this page: … bleeding and cramping with periods, which lowers the risk of anemia . Fewer or no periods. Reduced pain during …
