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Contraception

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  1. 10 Sneaky Ways to Hide all the Clutter

    … be brought up to snuff). Keep only benign objects in the cabinet (perhaps first aid or tooth-cleaning items) and put all of the embarrassing stuff -- prescriptions, birth control pills , ointments -- away in a safe, private spot.

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  1. Blood Clots and the Pill

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    … have been on a low-dose birth - control pill for five years; I ..... about other options for birth control such as condoms or a diaphragm . But remember, these ..... a high success rate for contraception but also a 50 percent reduction …

  2. STDs & Teens: A Reality Check

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    … which is why abstinence is so important ..... contraceptives or birth control pills . A female ..... of STDs. Condoms . One "over ..... an STD, condoms do not eliminate ..... means of contraception include hormonal ..... spermicides, contraceptive sponges ..... Encouraging Abstinence . One other …

  3. Birth Control : If You Miss a Pill

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    … within 72 hours of contraception may prevent pregnancy ..... pill or emergency contraception . Not all birth control pills can be used as an emergency contraceptive , and the side effects ..... free emergency contraception hotline provides …

  4. Talking About Sex: Contraception

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    … protection, but I don't even know where to begin." Encourage Abstinence , But Provide Information Whether it's you or his father ..... I know when I'm ready to have sex? Are some methods of birth control better than others? Are they safe? The best thing you can …

  5. Slow Sex Drive

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    Q. I have been taking birth - control pills for just over a year, and I never feel like having sex anymore ..... it still happen if I change to a different pill? A. Some contraceptive pills can cause a loss of libido. However, sexual desire …

  6. Possible Causes of Pelvic Pain

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    … Doctors first try to control endometriosis with birth - control pills or drugs called GnRH analogs. These agents block ..... have multiple sexual partners and who don't use condoms . Endrika Hinton, M.D., an assistant professor …

  7. Unexplained Hair Loss

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    … change in environment can take up to six months to be seen in your hair. In addition, medications -- including birth control pills or blood pressure medicines -- or diseases such as thyroid disease or a nutritional deficiency can also result …

  8. Where's My Period?

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    … progesterone, and after stopping this medicine, you will have a period. Alternatively, beginning low-dose birth control pills will assure that you have a steady amount of estrogen in your system so that you have a regular period. Try not …

  9. Irregular Periods

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    … care provider as to whether you should be put on birth control pills . The pills can ensure that you have enough estrogen ..... bone health. Having regular menstrual cycles with birth control pills may also help with your stress level -- after all …

  10. Endometriosis

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    … actually minor surgery) on you. Once a diagnosis of endometriosis is made, initial treatment often includes use of birth control pills as well as other hormone modifiers so that the implants do not grow. Surgery may be indicated if the disease is …

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Related Topics

  1. Birth Control Pills
  2. Sexual Health
  3. Endometriosis
  4. Menstruation
  5. Uterine Fibroids
  6. Childbirth
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