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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview Related … In some women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in a leg …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview … takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman. It also depends on the …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview The following table lists the different types of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. …
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Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods On this page: … It's not unusual for women who are taking hormone pills for birth control to have very light periods or no bleeding at all. If …
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Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this page: … following tables list some pros and cons of using hormonal birth control methods. Combination pills, skin patch, or vaginal …
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Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: … to avoid pregnancy, use an effective and safe method of birth control . If you have unplanned sex or a condom breaks, use …
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Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools … before your baby is born. The staff at hospitals and birthing centres can help you find a lactation consultant. … with your partner can take time to begin again. Use birth control methods if you want to lower your pregnancy risk. …
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… Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the birth control method that's right for you can be …
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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview … instructions on what to do if you miss or skip your birth control pills. Always read the pill label for specific …
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Breastfeeding at Work On this page: Overview Overview If you're going to keep breastfeeding after you return to work, it may help to plan … Timing. If you can, wait at least 4 to 6 weeks after the birth of your baby before returning to work. This helps …