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Aug 10, 2007 -
One of the complaints I hear from women about the Pill is that they have a hard time remembering to take it everyday. So what happens if you forget?
Being even 12 hours late taking your birth control pill could increase your chances of getting pregnant.
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Mar 24, 2008 -
Last week you learned all about the pros and cons of popular birth control methods, so now let's test your knowledge on one of the most widely used — the pill.
For it to be 99.9 percent effective, we all know that it must be taken at the same time every day, but since we are all human, it's easy to forget. So what should you do when that happens?
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Nov 29, 2007 -
I recently started on the pill and had a question. What is considered "missing" your pill? If I take it the same day, how much later than my normal time is it worth worrying about?
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Oral Contraception
- Implant Contraception
- Injected Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
- Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
- Natural Family Planning Met...
- Emergency Contraception
- Female Sterilization
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved
In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks.
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Sep 22, 2009 -
After an entire Summer without House, you can believe I was ready for last night’s two-hour premiere. With House checked in to an asylum, we knew season six was taking us in to new territory.
From the start they let us know that this was not your typical episode.
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Sep 02, 2009 -
- Cate Blanchett reportedly fine after an onstage head injury — Us Weekly
- Jon Gosselin says he took a lot of abuse from Kate — LilSugar
- DJ AM apparently swallowed nine Oxycontin pills before his death — Fox Pop Tarts
- Hayden Christensen's brother arrested for assaulting his girlfriend — Lifeline Live
- LeAnn and Dean officially to divorce — Wonderwall
- Spencer threatens to split from Heidi if she gets pregnant — ICYDK
- Donald Trump accused of fixing the Miss Universe pageant — PopEater
- Madonna passes out twice during her Bulgaria concert — I'm Not Obsessed
- DJ AM's girlfriend says they'd never broken up — Celebitchy
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Ethinyl Estradiol (ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole), Norgestrel (nor-JES-trel)
Prevents pregnancy. This medicine is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill).
Brand Name(s)
Low-Ogestrel 28, Lo/Ovral-28, Ogestrel-28, Low-Ogestrel, Cryselle, Lo/Ovral, Ovral-21, Ovral-28
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Mestranol (MES-tra-nole), Norethindrone (nor-eth-IN-drone)
Prevents pregnancy. This medicine is a birth control pill.
Brand Name(s)
Necon 1/50, Ortho-Novum 1/50, Norinyl 1/50
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Ethinyl Estradiol (ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole), Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel)
Prevents pregnancy. This medicine is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill).
Brand Name(s)
Aviane, Trivora-28, Levora-28, Lutera, Enpresse-28, Seasonale, Portia-28, Lessina 28, Levlite 28, Levlen, Nordette-28, Jolessa, Quasense, Sronyx, Seasonique
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- 0 Comments
Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Ethinyl Estradiol (ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole), Ethynodiol Diacetate (e-thye-noe-DYE-ole dye-AS-e-tate)
Prevents pregnancy. This medicine is a birth control pill.
Brand Name(s)
Zovia 1/35e, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia 1/50e, Demulen 1/50-28, Demulen 1/50-21, Demulen 1/35-28
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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