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… get pregnant within 6 months after they stop the mini-pill. Intrauterine devices (IUDs). For both the copper IUD and hormonal IUD, fertility …
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… and to prevent implantation if fertilization occurs. Intrauterine device (IUD) There are two types of IUDs (hormonal and copper). Both …
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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 Hormones: The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview … progestin. They are different from regular combination birth control pills. Those contain progestin and another hormone …
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… Levonorgestrel (LNg) IUD On this page: Overview Overview The levonorgestrel (LNg) intrauterine device (IUD) releases small amounts of levonorgestrel, a …
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… I will also use condoms—you never know about an STI. Intrauterine device (IUD) Sarah, age 22, and Pete, age 23: When my parents were …
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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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… 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: 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 …
