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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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Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills for Parents
Swallowing a pill is something that many of us take for granted. But just like any skill, learning to swallow a pill takes practice.
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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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Should I Take Pills to Regulate My Period? for Teens
Doctors sometimes prescribe birth control pills (the Pill) to regulate periods. Here's why.
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Emergency Contraception for Teens
Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex. It is also available to teens who are forced to have unprotected sex.
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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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Birth Control: Emergency Contraception for Parents
Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex.
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How Can I Get the Pill if I Don't Have a Family Doctor? for Teens
You can get the Pill (or the ring or patch) from a health clinic like Planned Parenthood.
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Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work? for Teens
Some birth control methods work better than others. This chart compares how well different birth control methods work.
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Birth Control: The Patch for Parents
Find out about this method of birth control, including how well it works and possible side effects.