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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … lists the different types of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. How birth control …
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… Birth Control for Teens On this page: Overview Your Choices … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). You can choose to take a pill at the same time every day, change a patch every …
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… Spermicide for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is … a barrier method of birth control, such as a male condom. How well does it work? Spermicide used alone does not … doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. He or she can help you choose the birth control method …
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… Diaphragm for Birth Control On this page: Overview … by your doctor. A diaphragm will last for 1 to 2 years. How well does it work? In the first year of use: When the … doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control …
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… Breastfeeding as Birth Control On this page: Overview … method. When these conditions are met, LAM has been shown to be about 98% effective. footnote 1 But many doctors …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … for a short time along with lifestyle changes. Research shows that lifestyle and behaviour changes are the best …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … After it has been in your vagina for 6 hours, you can take it out anytime up to 48 hours later. You need a … help fit you for the right size. A cap lasts for 1 year. How well does it work? How well the cap works depends on …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … it can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Once it is put in, you don't have … your doctor or another trained health professional. It only takes a few minutes. This can also be done right after you …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it work? When the shot is used exactly as … doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. The doctor can help you choose the birth control …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … sex. Don't leave it in for more than a total of 30 hours. How well does it work? How well the sponge works depends on … doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control …
