Effectiveness
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FAQs - Birth control pill
What should I do if I miss a pill?
I missed a pill...I took my pill late...
FAQs - Sterilization
I'm having pregnancy symptoms—is it possible I could be pregnant even though I've been sterilized?
I'm having pregnancy symptoms even though I'm sterilized.
FAQs - Emergency contraception
If I am using enzyme inducers (such as Dilantin the antibiotics rifampicin or griseofulvin, or St. John's Wort), will it 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).
FAQs - Sterilization
My partner and I are sure we don't want to have [more] children, but I'm not thrilled by the prospect of surgery. What are our alternatives?
FAQs - Emergency contraception
I took EC for unprotected sex then I had unprotected sex again. Should I take EC again?
FAQs - Birth control pill
What if I want to start taking my pill at a different time?
I want to start taking my pill at a different time.
FAQs - IUD
How effective are IUDs at preventing pregnancy?
FAQs - Birth control pill
Is the pill bad for the environment?
...I heard the pill is bad for the environment.
FAQs - IUD
My IUD was expelled. Should I try again?
My IUD was expelled. What's the likelihood it'll happen again?
FAQs - Birth control pill
Do antibiotics affect how effective the pill is?
I heard the pill doesn't work when you're taking antibiotics.
FAQs - Birth control
Does birth control work the minute I get it?
FAQs - Birth control
What are the best methods that my partner won't notice?

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