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Effectiveness
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Do condoms prevent HPV?
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Can the pill help protect you from ovarian cancer?
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Does sex still feel good with condoms?
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How long does the IUD last?
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Is there male birth control?
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What is levonorgestrel?
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I threw up right after taking my pill. Now what?
I threw up after taking my pill.
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How is Skyla different from Mirena?
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Can I get pregnant if I've had endometrial ablation?
I'm concerned about getting pregnant after an endometrial ablation.
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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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Can drinking alcohol affect my birth control?
Sometimes when I drink, I have trouble using condoms.
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How effective is emergency contraception at preventing pregnancy?
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