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Hormonal Birth Control: The Pill, the Patch and Other FormsA look into the many different forms of hormonal birth control available through your heath provider or local Planned Parenthood.
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Does Taking the Pill Decrease Cancer Risk? It DependsA recent large-scale study reinforces previous evidence that taking the birth control pill can equate to lower cancer risk for women. However, the benefit varies by length of usage and type of cancer, with a lower risk of ovarian cancer and higher risk of breast cancer.
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Does the Birth Control Pill Make You Gain Weight?Can the birth control pill cause you to experience weight gain? Here are some of the things that you should know about the pill and your weight.
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The Longer You Take the Pill, the Less Likely You Are to Get Ovarian CancerThis is an article based on many articles about a new study published and researched by researchers at the University of Oxford.
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The Morning After PillThe controversy over the so-called "Morning after pill" continues to simmer, and boils over from time to time. Recently, the Catholic Church Action League has asked Mass. Catholic Hospitals to deny the pill to rape victims. What gives?
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The Morning After Pill: Promoting Responsibility or Irresponsibility?This new contraceptive has been turning heads right and left and has gained controversial status. However, what cannot be denied are the facts and the need to prevent unplanned pregnancies. So how does Plan B work? What can it do for you?
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The Morning After PillHow the "morning after" pill works, side effects, who should not take it, why the FDA refused it, what happened next, when we can expect an answer, where it can be purchased and where it can't.
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Side Effects of Going Off the Birth Control PillStopping the birth control pill is known to cause many side effects. Here is a closer look of some of the most common side effects of going off the pill.
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The Advantages & Disadvantages of the Birth Control PillI have been debating about taking birth control pills. I decided to help my decision I would do some research on the birth control pill and weigh both the advantages and disadvantage of the pill.
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How to Get Rid of Acne After Going Off the Birth Control PillThe birth control pill can cause women who have never had acne problems to experience this skin problem. Here are some of the things that you should know about how to get rid of acne after going off the pill.
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How Long Does the Birth Control Pill Take to Work?How long does the birth control pill take to start working? What should you do if you forget to take a birth control pill? Here's what you should know about when pregnancy prevention begins when you're on the pill.
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Can the Birth Control Pill Cause Nausea?Does the birth control pill cause nausea and vomiting? Here are some of the things that all women using oral contraceptives should know about potential side effects of the pill.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Pill to Eradicate Bad Memories May Soon Become RealityWould you take a pill guaranteed to lift bad memories from your mind forever? -
Is Getting Pregnant on the Birth Control Pill Harmful to the Baby?If you get pregnant on the birth control pill, will it affect your unborn baby's development? Currently, no medical research shows that becoming pregnant on the pill will affect your baby.
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Does Weight Affect the Birth Control Pill's Effectiveness?Can being overweight or obese increase your risk of becoming pregnant on the birth control pill? Studies have shown that the pill is more effective for those who are at a normal weight.
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Early Side Effects of the Birth Control PillAre you on the birth control pill? If so, you may be wondering what side effects you can expect to experience while you are on the pill.
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Ella: The New Extended Form of the Morning After PillThe FDA has just approved a new extended morning after pill that now can be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse.
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The Future of Birth Control - the Male Birth Control Pill, the Spray on Condom and MoreFrom the pill to the birth control implants, women have a vast choice when it comes to contraception but is the market ripe for a revolution in male birth control? Here is a brief review of some surprising alternatives to the traditional condom. -
Are the Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill Worth the Convenience?The pill is a great invention for women; however, it came with a list of side effects as well. You can decrease the common side effects from the pill if you know what to do. -
Becoming Pregnant While on the Birth Control PillHow will I know if I become pregnant while on birth control? Should I stop taking the pill? Is it safe for my baby? All of the above are answered inside. -
Skin Problems After Going Off the Birth Control PillAre you experiencing skin problems after going off the pill? Why does this happen and what preventative measures can you take to stop skin problems after stopping birth control?
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Easy Ways to Give a Cat a PillIf you have a cat in need of medication, consider the following easy ways to give a cat a pill. Not only will you spare the cat the trauma of being force-fed medications, but you will also save yourself from being scratched or bit during the process.
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The Pros and Cons of PhentermineBased on my personal experience, I will give information about Phentermine to help one decide if the drug is right for them.s
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A Day in the Life of a HypochondriacThe author shares her own struggles with hypochondria in the hopes of helping another suffering sole recognize the signs.
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Santica Beauty Recipes Anti-Cellulite Pill: A Possible Cure for Cellulite (fat)What is cellulite? Cellulite is the medical term for fat, usually stored in our stomachs, hips and butt region. Is there a pill you can take to cure it?
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Plan B Birth Control Pill, What it is and How it WorksDescription of the Plan B control pill.
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Loestrin 24 Fe: An Overview of Birth Control in Pill FormatFor decades, birth control has been at the forefront of women's health. Understanding the implications of the new Loestrin 24 FE will supply women with the right option in contraception while shortening menstrual cycles.
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The Popularity of Birth Control for MenI have recently viewed a news story covering a new male contraceptive pill. It is a revolutionary pill that stops the production of sperm into the blood stream. Men could either take one pill daily or have one a few hours before sexual intercourse. -
The Disadvantages in Using Birth ControlBirth control methods are a growing phenomenon among the medical community. From condoms to rings, birth control has taken on many shapes and sizes over recent decades.
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Are Women and the Pill a MatchDoes the modern women really need to be on the pill? What effects are caused by taking the pill?
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The Pill Turns 50!Oral contraception, simply known as the pill, has now been available for 50 years! Here's a look at how the pill changed society, and the role that it still plays today.
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The Pill - 50 Years and Still ControversialThe pill - A brief overview about 50 years of controversy and what should parents teach their kids when it comes to contraceptives and birth control. Is it right time to give contraceptives to teenagers?
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Natural Alternatives to the Pill for Menstrual ProblemsIf you're like many women in America, you've been told The Pill is your only option to help with menstrual problems. If you're like me, you've been looking for an alternative. -
The Pill Turns 50It seems undeniable that The Pill played a part in monumental social changes. Whether it caused these changes, or was just concurrent with them, is more difficult to discern. -
New Study Shows “The Pill” Affects Choice of Mate in WomenA Scottish study suggests that women who use the pill as a form of birth control tend to choose mates who are sexually incompatible but are better for long term relationships. -
PCOD/PCOS and the Pill: Oral Contraceptive Birth Control and Poly-Cystic Ovarian Disease SyndromeDo you have painless PCOS/PCOD and your doctor is recommending oral contraceptive birth control, also known as The Pill? Here are some issues with this method of treatment you need to consider.
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The Pill for Men: Are Guys Ready for the Challenge and Power of This New Contraceptive?The Pill has been the nickname for the birth control contraceptive pill that women take. It is used to keep the woman from becoming pregnant. Now there is a new pill being study that men can take that can keep them from ejaculating.
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Gender, Society, and The PillUsing the film The Pill, an exploit about the birth of birth control, as a jumping off point, this essay delves into the concepts of "doing gender" and male/female stereotypes. -
Women: If You Believe Life Begins at Conception, Don't Take the Pill!In my discussions with other women, I have found a distressing lack of knowledge as to how the pill, and all other chemical birth control, works. -
Skin Rubbed Contraceptive Better Than the Pill or PatchA new transdermal Nestorone undergoing tests as better contraceptive compared to the Pill and patch. Phase two trial have proven success for a new topical contraceptive. Expect Nestorone available within next few years.
