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Hormonal Contraceptives: Happy Birthday to the Pill

The pill turns 50 today. Over the course of these past 50 years, hormonal birth control has come a long way: many new forms of the pill exist, new methods of delivering the hormones exist, and there are projects in the works that aim to make hormonal methods for men.   In honor of this momentous birthday, over this month we will be taking... Read moreChevron
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Birth Control Side Effects Guide

There are a variety of choices when it comes to birth control.  One type of birth control is the use of hormonal contraception or "the Pill."  You take the Pill orally, and when used correctly, it is up to 99.9% effective in preventing a pregnancy.  The Pill (the patch and the vaginal ring) contain varying amounts of estrogen and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/11/2009, comments (4)|
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Your Guide To Choosing Birth Control

You are off to the doctor to discuss birth control, and depending on your age, your health and family history, your marital status, your religious beliefs and convenience and costs, you want to have a frank discussion.  Ultimately you want to make an informed decision about the birth control that works best with your lifestyle.  So you... Read moreChevron
posted 05/07/2009, comments (0)|
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The Pill

When we talk about hormone methods of birth control we are primarily referring to a pill form of contraception that contains hormones.  Oral contraception can be convenient and reliable when used properly.  Approved more than 45 years ago, it continues to be one of the most popular forms of birth control.  More than 18 million women... Read moreChevron
posted 02/23/2009, comments (0)|
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