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/
Emergency contraception (ECP) is sometimes called "morning after pill." It should not be used as a substitute for regular birth control,... Read more »
Although emergency contraception (EC) pills, often referred to as "the morning after pill," is available in many countries around the world... Read more »
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Let's start by establishing what emergency contraception is. It's a method of preventing pregnancy when you have had unprotected sex, or... Read more »
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Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: METRONIDAZOLE - ORALPronounced: (MET-roe-NYE-da-zole)Flagyl Oral Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: METRONIDAZOLE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORALPronounced: (MET-roe-NYE-da-zole)Flagyl ER Oral Interactions Your healthcare professionals... Read more »
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Generic Name: NORETHINDRONE (CONTRACEPTIVE) - ORALPronounced: (nor-ETH-in-drone)Norethindrone (Contraceptive) Oral Precautions Before using this... Read more »
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 »
I am a huge advocate of the morning after pill. I feel it really is one of our best options to help eliminate -- or at least reduce -- unwanted... Read more »