How does birth control work? Types of birth control, side effects, & effectiveness
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The pill, ring, and IUD change levels of estrogen, progesterone, as well as other hormones. Not all hormonal contraception has the same amount of hormones.
The pill, ring, and IUD change levels of estrogen, progesterone, as well as other hormones. Not all birth control has the same amount of hormones.
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Contraception
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Psychological side effects of hormonal contraception: a disconnect between patients and providers, Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
What is the best form of birth control, with the least amount of side effects? - Quora
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What Happens if You Take Birth Control While Pregnant?
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Birth Control: Forms, Options, Risks & Effectiveness
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Family Planning Methods: Natural and Artificial Contraception
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Long-term effects of birth control: Is it safe to use indefinitely?
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The Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill
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What Happens When You Stop Taking Birth Control?
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Psychological side effects of hormonal contraception: a disconnect between patients and providers, Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
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Birth Control – Types, Side Effects, Cost & Effectiveness
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Birth Control (Contraception) Student Health and Counseling Services
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Intrauterine devices (IUD)