Birth control
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FAQs - Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Does the shot protect against STIs?
FAQs - Diaphragm
How effective is the diaphragm at preventing pregnancy?
FAQs - Diaphragm
Is it hard to insert and/or remove the diaphragm?
It’s hard to insert and/or remove.
FAQs - Birth control patch
Does the patch come in more than one color?
FAQs - Emergency contraception
Will the medications I take make emergency contraceptive pills less effective?
I've heard that EC might be less effective for me because I am using an enzyme inducer (such as Dilantin the antibiotics rifampicin or griseofulvin, or St. John's Wort).
FAQs - IUD
Can the IUD move out of place or fall out completely?
FAQs - Withdrawal (pull out) method
I've been using withdrawal but want something more effective. What are my options?
FAQs - Internal condom
When I stand up with my internal condom in, it sticks out a little. How can I stop it from doing that?
My internal condom sticks out when I stand up.
FAQs - Condom
What’s wrong with using expired condoms?
My condom is expired.
FAQs - Birth control ring
When do I start using the ring?
FAQs - Birth control pill
I'm traveling to a different time zone. How can I figure out when to take my pill?
I'm traveling to a different time zone and don't know when I should take my pill.
FAQs - Condom
What if I'm using condoms, but they keep slipping or breaking?
Condoms keep slipping and/or breaking.
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