Effectiveness

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IUD
The truth about IUDs
Truths you need to know about IUDs so you can be prepared
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Pregnancy & fertility
Your birth control options for right after having a baby
Crib? Check. Birth classes? Check. Postpartum birth control plan? Make sure that’s on your checklist too.
 FAQ
FAQs - Birth control
Does drinking alcohol, using cannabis, or other drugs reduce the effectiveness of birth control?
 FAQ
FAQs - Withdrawal (pull out) method
I've been using withdrawal but want something more effective. What are my options?
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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).
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FAQs - IUD
My IUD was expelled. Should I try again?
My IUD was expelled. What's the likelihood it'll happen again?
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FAQs - Birth control pill
Is it safe to take the pill for years without a break?
I've been taking the pill for years without a break. Is that safe?
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FAQs - Condom
How effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy?
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FAQs - Birth control
What is levonorgestrel?
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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
How long until the ring starts working?
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FAQs - Emergency contraception
I took EC for unprotected sex then I had unprotected sex again. Should I take EC again?
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