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What Does Family Planning Mean?
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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