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Birth Control Shot for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article about the birth control shot and find out how it works - and how well.
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Birth Control Ring for Teens
A woman places the birth control ring in her vagina where it slowly releases hormones into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy.
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Birth Control: The Pill for Parents
The birth control pill (also called “the Pill”) is a daily pill taken to help prevent pregnancy. Help your teen by getting answers to common questions.
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Birth Defects for Parents
Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.
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If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect for Parents
If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - many people and resources are available to help you.
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Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article to learn what birth control pills are, how well they work, and more.
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How Can I Get Birth Control Without Telling My Parents? for Teens
If you can't talk with your parents about birth control, you can still get it from your doctor, a health clinic, or a school’s student health center.
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Preparing for Multiple Births for Parents
Are you expecting more than one baby? Find out how to take care of yourself and prepare for your multiple birth experience.
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Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control? for Teens
If you’re just talking with your doctor about birth control, you don’t need a pelvic exam. But you will need one for some kinds of birth control, like diaphragms.
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Can Birth Control Help With Cramps? for Teens
Doctors may prescribe some kinds of birth control to ease period cramps. Find out what may help.