Over The Counter Antacid Pill
Over-the-counter birth control methods are used during sex to avoid pregnancy and sometimes to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Over-the-counter means that they can be purchased by anyone, without a doctor's prescription.
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Emergency contraception
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Birth control - over the counter; Contraceptives - over the counter
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