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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Oral Contraceptives
  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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html - Health Topics
  2. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in breast tissue. It happens when cells in the breast change and grow out of control. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html - Health Topics
  3. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. The virus spreads ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
  4. Ovarian Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is ovarian cancer? Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control and form a tumor. Ovarian cancer is a cancerous tumor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ovariancancer.html - Health Topics
  5. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. PCOS causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/polycysticovarysyndrome.html - Health Topics