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… this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is used to prevent pregnancy. It kills sperm or stops sperm from moving. For it … exactly as directed , 18 women out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly as directed , 28 women out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. When spermicide is used with another type of …
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… Overview Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is called a barrier method because it keeps … as directed , it is about 80% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 20 out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned pregnancy. When it is not used exactly as directed , it is …
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… Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It thickens the mucus in the …
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… greater risk for side effects while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … greater risk for side effects while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… effects such as dizziness while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … effects such as dizziness while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Test Overview Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves. It produces a … harm your fetus. It can be done as early as the 5th week of pregnancy. Sometimes the sex of your fetus can be seen by about the 18th week of pregnancy. Ultrasound is one of the screening tests that may …
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