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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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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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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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FAQ114
What is emergency contraception?
Emergency contraception is the use of certain methods to prevent pregnancy after a woman has had sex without birth control or after the method she used has failed.
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August 2011
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