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What are the chances of getting pregnant on IUD birth control?
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What does it mean if you skipped every other day with birth control and then had sex and spotted for 3 days?
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If someone had an IUD removed 7 days prior to getting her cycle does she go by the day she should have gotten her cycle or the day she started bleeding which was 2 days after the IUD was removed?
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Can you put the Nuva ring in too far or not far enough or does it work as long as it is inside?
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If you have been on the pill for six months and have decided to come off it because you both want to try for a baby how long will it take for you to become pregnant?
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What happens if you remove the Nuva ring at a different time than the time you had inserted it?
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How long do you have to wait to have unprotected sex if you just started birth control about 7 days ago?
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Is it possible to prevent pregnancy by taking the pill after having unprotected sex?
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Is it possible to take birth control and use a condom and pull out while having sex but still get pregnant three days before your period?
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Has anyone with the Mirena had palpitations?
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Is it normal not to get your period with the IUD after having it in for almost 2 years?
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What are the chances of becoming pregnant if you do not take your birth control at the same time every day?
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Are you protected from pregnancy if you took the morning after pill and began taking the birth control pill the next day?
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How long should it take to get a period after stopping continuous birth control?
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Will drinking vinegar while pregnant harm the baby?
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What insurance companies cover IUDs?
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Is it normal if you stop birth control and don't have a period for five months and then have two regular ones and then don't have one?
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Should you stop taking birth control to give your body a break if you have been on the pill for years?
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If you're pregnant with the mirena and the doctor couldn't see string at yearly exam but could with xray will it have to be left in and what are the chances of miscarriage with it in or removed?
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Would antibacterial soap kill sperm?
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What can you do to make sure you don't get pregnant?
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How do you know when you can get pregnant?
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Can a parent force a teen to take birth control?
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Does sperm die when it touches water?
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How do you prevent a pregnancy after having sex?
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How do you wash away or kill semen?
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What are your chances of pregnancy if you've been on the nuva ring for one year and stopped two weeks ago and have been having unprotected sex on all your fertile days and as much as possible?
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What can you do if you enjoy having sex but you don't want to get pregnant?
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What are your chances of getting pregnant if pre-cum just slightly touched the vagina?
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If you start birth control and you have unprotected sex 3 times during the first week on it then you stop taking it and get a period early when is a pregnancy test going to be accurate?
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What are the signs of pregnancy if an IUD is in place?
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Could you be pregnant if you have been on birth control for a couple of months and you now have spotting that is more like your period but you're not due for a week or could it be somthing else?
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How long should you start taking birth control before having sex?
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If you want to conceive in December what precautions should you use before that?
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If you are supposed to insert the Nuva Ring at the same time every time you insert it what do you do when it hits Daylight Saving Time?
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Does one night of diarrhea effect the effectiveness of your birth control?
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What are pregnancy symptoms if you have an IUD?
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Is bleeding after birth control harmful?
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What should you do if you forget to take your birth control?
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Is it normal to be bleeding now if you started using the patch a month ago after an abortion and then changed to the shot when you went for your 3-week check-up?
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How long does it take a person to get pregnant after they stopped using birth control?
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Can you ejaculate inside the vagina with only spermicide or will it be less risky to pull out?
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If you've had the IUD Mirena for 2 years and your body is starting to change as if you're pregnant but your home tests were negative should you take a blood test to confirm that you're not pregnant?
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Will taking too many emergency contraception pills and birth control pills reduce your ability to get pregnant?
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How long can sperm live after ejaculation on clothes?
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What are the results of discontinued use of the Nuva Ring?
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Is the Nuva ring safer or more dangerous than the Patch?
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If you have a regular period when exactly is the safe period to have sex without protection or pills?
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Could you get pregnant if you switched from birth control pills to the depo shot and did not use protection during the two weeks it took for the shot to kick in?
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Is taking three birth control pills the same as the morning after pill?
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If the pill decreased your libido will the Mirena IUD do the same?
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How do you tell if your IUD has moved?
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What could be wrong if you have been on the nuva ring for the last year and last month you had a light period and have been spotting for the entire month especially after sex?
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How much does birth control cost?
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Is the abortion pill RU486 safe?
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Can you avoid pregnancy by using birth control and no condom?
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Is there a chance of becoming pregnant if the withdrawal method is used in a standing position and if you wash yourself with water within one hour?
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What are your odds of getting pregnant if you are on ortho tricyclen lo and are using a condom but it breaks?
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Can you still get pregnant if you have unprotected sex on birth control?
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Can you insert the NuvaRing if your period hasn't finished?
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Does birth control make you gain weight?
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Is it better for a small female 5'2 92 lbs to take a lower dosage of ethinyl estradiol or does it really matter?
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Should you be concerned if you start your period a day before you're suppose to take out the Nuva Ring?
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Can you get pregnant during ovulation?
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How long does it take for birth control to become effective against pregnancy?
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What pill can you take to skip your period without actually being on the pill?
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How long after stopping birth control does your body go through changes?
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Do you need your parents' consent to receive birth control?
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Can you receive oral sex while on the nuva ring and is it safe for the guy?
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Should you be starting your period a week early if you take your birth control correctly and is this something to be concerned about?
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