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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 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 … health problems or concerns. They are safe to use while breastfeeding. You don't have to interrupt sex to use them. … health problems or concerns. They are safe to use while breastfeeding. You don't have to interrupt sex to use them. …
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Birth Control: How to Use the Ring On this page: Overview Related … 4 weeks. The vaginal ring is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The ring …
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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview … Overview These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how many women out of …
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Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview Related … patch is started on any other day, use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. Start the patch on a day that is easy to …
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… How to Take Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Birth control pills come in packs. There are several ways …
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Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview … Call your doctor or nurse advice line and use backup birth control, such as a condom, or don't have intercourse until …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … well does it work? The IUD is a highly effective method of birth control. IUDs are more than 99% effective for …