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… this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It kills sperm or stops sperm from moving. For it … exactly as directed , 18 women out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly as directed , 28 women out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. When spermicide is used with another type of …
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… Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It thickens the mucus in the …
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… Inhaled quick-relief medicines are used to help you breathe during an asthma attack. They may also be used before … juice and alcohol. Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to …
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… Fibre-Optic Pharyngoscopy Sleep Journal Sleep Problems During Pregnancy Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Sleep, Rest, and … Fibre-Optic Pharyngoscopy Sleep Journal Sleep Problems During Pregnancy Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Sleep, …
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… Medicines? Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation … I Take Medicine? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation …
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… Overview Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end … called by its brand name, Depo-Provera. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It thickens the mucus in the … as directed , it is more than 99% effective for preventing pregnancy. That means that fewer than 1 out of 100 people …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a … that you could get pregnant. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good method of … that you're comfortable with can help avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Your Choices There are lots of good options for …
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… any pills, skip 1 period, yet have no other signs of early pregnancy, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. Signs of early pregnancy include fatigue, breast tenderness or enlargement, … of whether you have missed any pills, take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test …
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… Overview Overview Combination pills are used to prevent pregnancy. Most people call them "the pill." Combination … dose of two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent pregnancy in a few ways. They thicken the mucus in the … (ovulation). You have to take a pill every day to prevent pregnancy. The packages for these pills are different. The …
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… Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy … I Have Amniocentesis? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic … I Have Amniocentesis? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic …
