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What is Contraception and How Does it Work?

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Contraception prevent pregnancy. There are different types of contraception, and they work in different ways. The main types of contraceptives: Depending on the type, these contraceptive methods work by: The right contraceptive method for you depends on several factors. That includes your medical history, lifestyle, how often you have sex, and how many sexual partners […]

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How to switch contraceptive methods

How to switch contraceptive methods

Overtime, you might realize that you want to try a different contraceptive method because it doesn’t fit your lifestyle anymore, or for any other reason. It’s completely safe to switch methods, as long as you’ve talked to your doctor about it first. But there are different ways to start a new method, depending on what […]

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How to safely get off contraception

How to safely get off contraception

Maybe you’re ready to have a baby or you’re no longer sexually active, that’s why you’re thinking of getting off contraception. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to do it safely. For some methods, you can completely stop using them whenever you want. But for others, you’ll need to see a healthcare provider. Pills You can […]

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How long does it take for contraceptive methods to work on women?

How long does it take for contraceptives methods to work on women?

Finally getting your chosen contraceptive is surely exciting! But before anything else, there’s one question you have to ask: How soon can you be protected by the contraceptive method of your choice? Depending on the contraceptive method and at what point you are in your menstrual cycle, it may take a few days before you’re […]

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Things to expect if you’re a first-time user of contraceptive injectables

Things to expect if you’re a first-time user of contraceptive injectables

Injectables, or sometimes called Depo, is a contraceptive that contains the hormone progestin. It gives three months’ worth of protection from pregnancy, and works by preventing ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus to prevent the sperm cell from reaching the egg cell. Before you decide whether the injectable is the contraceptive method for you, here […]

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Should you use contraceptives?

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Contraceptives, family planning methods, birth control. Whatever you prefer to call it, there’s one question that’s been bugging your mind. “Should you use them?” Well, to answer that question, we must first learn what family planning methods can do to our bodies and their impact on society and the world. What can contraceptives do? Contraceptives […]

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Modern Methods Of Contraception

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What Is Contraception? The primary purpose of contraception is to prevent pregnancy. There are various contraceptive methods, each working in different ways, but they generally work by preventing the sperm cell from meeting and fertilizing the egg cell, which causes pregnancy. Not all contraceptive methods are equal, and some are more effective than others. There […]

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Postpartum Contraception

Sex and contraception might be the last thing you want to think about after giving birth, but planning postpartum contraception is also part of your postnatal care. As soon as three weeks after childbirth, you can already get pregnant once again even if you’re breastfeeding and haven’t gotten back your periods yet. Unless you want […]

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Want To Skip Your Period? Here’s How You Can Do It Safely

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever wished to skip your period! We think most of us ladies have wanted to do this at least once in our lives. Luckily, there is actually a safe and easy way to do it. Yup, our wishes have been heard, ladies! Is it really safe? You might be wondering […]

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