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2. Combined oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as " the pill ", is a type of birth control that is designed to be taken orally by women. It is the oral form of combined hormonal contraception. The pill contains two important hormones: a progestin (a synthetic form of the hormone ...

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

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   The birth control pill comes in two forms: the combined oral contraceptive pill and the progestin-only pill (also known as the minipill). The biggest difference between the two are the hormones ...

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. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...