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Results 1 - 10 of 24 for contraception
  1. Birth Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is birth control? Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html - Health Topics
  2. Vasectomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... woman pregnant. It is a permanent form of birth control. A vasectomy works by cutting the vas deferens, ... is one of the most effective forms of birth control. But it takes about three months (or about ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vasectomy.html - Health Topics
  3. Tubal Ligation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... getting pregnant. It is a permanent form of birth control, and is effective right away. The surgery cuts, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuballigation.html - Health Topics
  4. Teen Sexual Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... responsibility includes knowing about: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Birth control What a healthy relationship is What are sexually ... sex. If you decide to have vaginal sex, birth control can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/teensexualhealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/menstruation.html - Health Topics
  6. Premenstrual Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be used to treat PMDD. They include: Hormonal birth control, which may help with the physical symptoms of ... may need to try several different types of birth control before you find the right one. Antidepressants, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/premenstrualsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  7. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and giving birth Serious injuries Some medicines, including birth control pills Smoking Staying in one position for a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  8. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... if you smoke, have had many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have HIV ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
  9. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... developing Crohn's disease. Certain medicines, such as antibiotics, birth-control pills, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/crohnsdisease.html - Health Topics
  10. Endometriosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... areas from growing. Types of hormone therapy include: Birth control pills. Progestin therapy. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) medicines ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endometriosis.html - Health Topics
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