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2. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Oral contraceptives are the second most common form of birth control in the U.S., with nearly 13% of women on birth control using it. The Pill may also help lessen period cramps and heavy bleeding.

3. 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 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]

4. These 9 Affordable Sites and Apps Will Send Your Birth ... - AOL

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   A birth control delivery may be your best bet (And FWIW, it's also equally fantastic for those of us who just hate making an out-of-the-way trip to the pharmacy (hi!)).

5. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Effectiveness of contraceptive methods with respect to birth control. Only condoms are useful to prevent sexually transmitted infections. There are many methods of birth control (or contraception) that vary in requirements, side effects, and effectiveness. As the technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new ...

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

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   Now, getting birth control is as simple as picking it up at a store or ordering it online. "OTC methods eliminate many barriers to contraceptive access and allow folks to get safe and effective ...

7. Hormonal contraception - Wikipedia

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   Birth control pills are the most commonly prescribed hormonal treatment for hirsutism, as they prevent ovulation and decrease androgen production by the ovaries. Additionally, estrogen in the pills stimulates the liver to produce more of a protein that binds to androgens and reduces their activity.

8. Oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   Oral contraceptives, abbreviated OCPs, also known as birth control pills, are medications taken by mouth for the purpose of birth control.The introduction of the birth control pill ("the Pill") in 1960 revolutionized the options for contraception, sparking vibrant discussion in the scientific and social science literature and in the media.

9. How does the birth control pill work? What you need to know ...

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   “The birth control pill is a daily hormone-based medication that's used by a person with ovaries and a uterus to prevent pregnancy,” says Dr. Gina Frugoni, MD, an assistant professor of ...