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Signs Of Tubal Pregnancy

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Fertility drugs are often used alone as initial treatment to induce ovulation. If they fail as sole therapy, then they may be used with assisted reproductive procedures or artificial insemination to produce multiple eggs, a process called superovulation.

Clomiphene

Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene) is usually the first fertility drug of choice for women with infrequent periods and long cycles. Unlike more potent drugs used in superovulation, clomiphene is gentler and works by block...

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Health Guide

Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception

Emergency ContraceptionEmergency contraception is available to prevent pregnancy:After sexual assaultAfter consensual intercourse in which contraception is not usedWhen contraception is used but... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Female Sterilization

Female SterilizationFemale surgical sterilization (also called tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, and tubal occlusion) is a low-risk, highly effective one-time procedure that offers lifelong... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Prevention

PreventionNo specific lifestyle factors are proven to protect against ovarian cancer, although the following study results suggest some lower or higher risk:Some studies have suggested a lower rate... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Highlights

Plan B (August 2006). Emergency contraception is now available without a prescription for women 18 years and older.Implanon (July 2006). The first implantable contraceptive... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Introduction

Contraceptives are devices or methods for preventing pregnancy, either by preventing the fertilization of the female egg by the male sperm or by preventing implantation of the fertilized... Read more »

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