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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 ...
  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. New ...
  3. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is ...
  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 ...
  5. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the name for set of symptoms that are related to an imbalance of hormones. ...