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Permanent Birth Control
Which form of birth control you choose depends on a number of different factors, including yourhealth,how often you have sex,and whether or not you want children.
Alternative Names
Contraception; Family planning and contraception
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Here are some factors to consider when selecting a birth control method:
- Effectiveness -- How well does the method prevent pregnancy? Look at the number of pregnancies in 100 women using that method over a period of 1...
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What You Need to Know About Birth Control
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Birth Control Options for Women: Female Sterilization
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Grapefruit, birth control pills can lead to dangerous clot
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Birth control pills may boost lupus risk
Women taking birth control pills, especially those who have just started taking them, may face an increased risk of developing the autoimmune disease... Read more »
Birth control pill may limit muscle gains
According to a new study, lower hormone levels in women who exercise regularly and take birth-control pills may result in less muscle mass increases. Read more »
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