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Different Types Of Contraception
Health Encyclopedia: Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control that can be used within 3 days of sexual intercourse.
Alternative Names
Morning-after pill; Postcoital contraception; Birth control - emergency; Plan B; Preven
Information
Emergency contraception is a method to prevent pregnancy in women who have had unprotected sex. It can be used following many different situations including rape, unplanned acts of intercourse, or when a birth control method fails. For...
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Expert & Community Posts
Emergency contraception: How much do you know about the morning after pill?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...It should not be used as a substitute for regular birth control, but can be used after... Read more »
Birth Control for Women over 30
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...don't want to ever get pregnant - there's a choice of birth control that's a good fit for your... Read more »
I don't want to get pregnant...What are my birth control options?
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...pregnant in the first place? It all begins with birth control options and which one fits your... Read more »
Birth Control Side Effects Guide
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertThere are a variety of choices when it comes to birth control. One type of birth control is the... Read more »
Anti-Acne Prescription Medications
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...are pregnant should not use these ingredients and birth control must be used while on this... Read more »
Health Guide
A Matter of Heart
...years old, she didn't know she was increasing her chances of having a heart attack by taking low-dose birth control pills and smoking 40 cigarettes -- essentially two packs -- every day. "I didn't... Read more »What You Need to Know About Birth Control
...evenly divided between intended and unintended (no contraception or failed contraception). If no birth control is used, there is a 25% chance that intercourse will result in a pregnancy. So if... Read more »Pregnancy Options
...-- by using condoms or practicing abstinence. Here’s another thing to keep in mind: if you take birth control lightly, and have more than one abortion, you may have problems with fertility in... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights
...vasectomy to clear all remaining sperm. Until your doctor informs you that you are sterile, continue to use birth control.VasclipThe Vasclip implant procedure appears to work as well as standard... Read more »Safe Sex
...expected nowadays." Kull suggests that you should never be timid or uncertain when asking about contraception. Keep your request short, direct and simple. "Do you have any protection?" is just... Read more »Images
Medications
...can decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control by decreasing the amount of... Read more »
...can decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control by decreasing the amount of... Read more »
...can decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control by decreasing the amount of... Read more »
...Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other types of birth control. Do not start or stop... Read more »
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