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What is contraception? Contraception or birth control helps stop you from becoming pregnant. Each month an egg is released from the female ovary (ovulation). If the egg is met by a sperm, the egg can...
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January 2010
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Number FS008
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way of preventing
pregnancy after unprotected sex. The most common type of emergency
contraception involves taking hormonal pills (usua...
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January 2010
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Number FS033
What is meant by substance abuse? Use of any illegal drug, such as cocaine,
marijuana, or heroin, Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use” and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes risk...
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January 2009
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Number FS024
What is meant by substance abuse? Any use of an illegal drug such as cocaine, marijuana, or heroin Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use”
and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes ris...
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January 2009
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Number FS015
What causes menstrual cramps? When most girls begin their menstrual cycles, muscle
cramps in the uterus are caused by contractions that lead to discomfort and pain. The body produces a chemical call...
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January 2009
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