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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … Or you may use the ring continuously. This means you don't take the ring out for a week each month. With this method, you won't have your period. How well does it work? In the first year of use: When the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … each month. With this method, you won't have your period. 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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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use your IUD. Once you have an IUD, you …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview Related … very low with hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills In the past, combination birth control pills contained … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview In some women, the …
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… Tyrell's Story: Taking Pills for High Blood Pressure On this page: Tyrell's Story … 'Hey, I'm a physical fitness trainer. I'm in great shape. How could I have high blood pressure?' " He knew that both … by high blood pressure. "I learned that it doesn't matter how healthy you feel—if you have high blood pressure, you're …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this … infections or HIV . May not be as effective when taken with certain medicines. May delay return of normal … can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Shot reduces symptoms of …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview How long it takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: … intercourse. Getting pregnant has nothing to do with how many times you have sex. If you are near the time of … sex, I won't get pregnant. Douching doesn't work. Learn how your body works and when you are most likely to get …
