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FAQ042
What happens during puberty?
When puberty starts, your brain sends signals to certain parts of the body to start growing and changing. These signals are called hormones. Hormones make your body chan...
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March 2013
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FAQ021
How do birth control pills work?
Birth control pills contain hormones that prevent ovulation. These hormones also cause other changes in the body that help prevent pregnancy. The mucus in the cervix...
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March 2013
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FAQ180
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control.
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January 2013
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FAQ159
What are hormonal birth control methods?
Besides oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and the hormonal intrauterine device, there are several other forms of hormonal birth control: implants, in...
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June 2012
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FAQ035
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.
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May 2012
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FAQ014
What is an intrauterine device (IUD)?
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic device that is inserted and left inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD can be used by women of all a...
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January 2012
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FAQ112
What things should I think about when choosing a birth control method?
To choose the right birth control method for you, consider the following: How well it prevents pregnancy; How easy it is to use;...
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August 2011
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FAQ052
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization for women is called tubal sterilization. In tubal sterilization, the fallopian tubes are closed off. Tubal s...
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August 2011
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FAQ011
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.
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August 2011
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FAQ024
What is natural family planning?
Natural family planning is a form of birth control that is based on the timing of sex during a woman's menstrual cycle. It is not a single method but a variety of met...
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August 2011
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