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2. Combined oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   Combined oral contraceptive pills are a type of oral medication that were originally designed to be taken every day at the same time of day in order to prevent pregnancy. [31][32]There are many different formulations or brands, but the average pack is designed to be taken over a 28-day period (also known as a cycle).

3. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. Almost all methods are composed of steroid hormones, although in India one selective estrogen receptor modulator is marketed as a contraceptive. The original hormonal method—the combined oral contraceptive pill —was first marketed as a contraceptive in ...

4. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Different forms of birth control have different potential side effects. Not all, or even most, users will experience side effects from a method. The less effective the method, the greater the risk of pregnancy, and the side effects associated with pregnancy. Minimal or no side effects occur with coitus interruptus, fertility awareness-based ...

5. What you need to know about over-the-counter birth control

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   Side effects can also vary by medication and, if a person has side effects with one OTC emergency contraception pill, that person may do better with another, Wider says. "So more options are ...

6. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent unintended pregnancy. [ 1 ] Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. [ 2 ] Planning, making available, and using human ...

7. Combined hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Combined hormonal contraception (CHC), or combined birth control, is a form of hormonal contraception which combines both an estrogen and a progestogen in varying formulations. [1][2] The different types available include the pill, the patch and the vaginal ring, which are all widely available, [3] and an injection, which is available in only ...