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Side Effects Of Contraceptives
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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Emergency contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ten Myths About Emergency Contraception
Myth: Taking Emergency Birth Control May Stop Me From Becoming Pregnant Later, When I Want to Become Pregnant EC's stop a pregnancy from happening for 120 hours after you have had unprotected sex. They will not stop you from becoming pregnant at...
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