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Results 1 - 10 of 39 for contraceptive
  1. Birth control pills - progestin only 
    Oral contraceptives use hormones to prevent pregnancy. Progestin-only pills have only the hormone progestin. They do not have ... that prevent them from taking a combination oral contraceptive pill (pills that contain progestin and estrogen). Some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000656.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Birth control pills - combination 
    Oral contraceptives use hormones to prevent pregnancy. Combination pills contain both progestin and estrogen.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000655.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vaginal sponge and spermicides 
    ... include irritation and allergic reactions. VAGINAL SPONGE Vaginal contraceptive sponges are soft sponges covered with a spermicide. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004003.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Birth control pills 
    BCPs are also called oral contraceptives or just "the pill." A health care provider must prescribe BCPs. The most common type of BCP combines the hormones estrogen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007460.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Condoms - male 
    A condom is a thin cover worn on the penis during intercourse. Using a condom will help prevent: Female partners from becoming pregnant. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004001.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hormone-based contraceptives (image) 
    Images ... The pill works in several ways to prevent pregnancy. The pill suppresses ovulation so that an egg is not released from the ovaries, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17101.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Birth control pill overdose 
    Birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives, are prescription medicines used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pill overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002599.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Emergency contraception 
    ... the uterus. CHOICES FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION Two emergency contraceptive pills may be bought without a prescription. Plan ... to provide ongoing birth control. MORE ABOUT EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS Women of any age can buy Plan ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Vaginal delivery - discharge 
    ... stop breastfeeding. If you choose to use a contraceptive, ask your provider the effect of the contraceptive on the return of your period. You may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Deciding about an IUD 
    ... you: Want or need to avoid risks for contraceptive hormones Can't take hormonal contraceptives Have a heavy menstrual flow and want lighter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000774.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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