Article updated and reviewed by Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania on May 10, 2005.
Contraception is the use of artificial or natural means to prevent conception, or
There are various contraceptive methods available today. The most common artificial methods are male/
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Full Question: I have been on oral contraceptives for over 15 years with problems starting the past two years. I get a migraine when... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Oral Contraceptives and Combination Hormonal MethodsOral contraceptives (birth control pills) are available only by prescription and come in either a... Read more »
Under a new controversial pilot program, some pharmacies in the United Kingdom will begin offering birth control pills without a prescription in... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a single-dose version of the Plan B emergency contraceptive medication. The drug has been... Read more »