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2. 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 ...

3. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   In women who are breastfeeding, progestin-only methods are preferred over combined oral birth control pills. [17] In women who have reached menopause, it is recommended that birth control be continued for one year after the last menstrual period. [17]

4. Women who skip their periods with birth control talk about ...

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   Women on birth control who choose to skip their periods say it allows them to be "pain and cramps-free."

5. Combined oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   Such legislation was considered to address physician shortages and decrease barriers to birth control for women. [214] Pharmacists in Oregon, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, and New Mexico have authority to prescribe birth control after receiving specialized training and certification from their respective state Board of Pharmacy.

6. How long does it take for the pill to work? A doctor breaks ...

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   Conventionally, birth control pill packs come in 21-day, 24-day and 28-day cycles. For the most part, the naming “has to do with how many days have active hormones in them, and then how many ...

7. What is Plan B birth control? How do morning after pills work ...

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   The Mayo Clinic recommends women follow the instructions written on the label and take a morning-after pill within 72 hours after having sex, but the pill can remain effective if taken within five ...

8. Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   In modern Western society, women typically have about 450 periods during their lives, as compared to about 160 formerly. [ 7 ] Although it was evident that the pill could be used to suppress menstruation for arbitrary lengths of time, the original regimen was designed to produce withdrawal bleeding every four weeks to mimic the menstrual cycle.

9. 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.