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FAQs - Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
I just had a baby, am breastfeeding, and don’t want to use hormones. Can I use fertility awareness methods?
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FAQs - Emergency contraception
How can I avoid nausea as a side effect of taking emergency contraception?
EC makes me really nauseous.
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FAQs - Birth control
Is generic birth control really the same as brand name?
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FAQs - Birth control ring
When do I start using the ring?
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FAQs - Birth control
Will insurance cover getting birth control via telehealth? Is it affordable without insurance?
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FAQs - Birth control ring
Will the ring dissolve inside me?
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FAQs - Birth control patch
How does the patch work if it just sits on your skin?
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FAQs - Birth control
Will birth control make me gain weight?
I want birth control that won’t change my weight.
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FAQs - Birth control
Do you need a Pap smear or pelvic exam to get prescription birth control?
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FAQs - Birth control ring
How long do I leave in the ring?
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FAQs - Condom
How effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy?
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FAQs - Birth control patch
Does the patch come in more than one color?
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