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Oral contraceptives are medications taken by mouth for the purpose of birth control. Two types of female oral contraceptive pill are widely available: , The combined oral contraceptive pill contains oestrogen and a progestogen, and is taken once per day. , The progestogen only pill contains only a progestogen, and is also taken once per day. Other types of female oral contraceptive are experimental or only available in limited areas:...


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Do oral contraceptives really increase the chances of getting and STIS/STDS? I know contraceptives that...

The increased risk comes from a false sense of security that people get when they go on OCPs. Women likely to go on OCPs are generally in monogamous relationships, or relationships...

Asked by Vincent - 5 months ago

Can oral contraceptives delay my healing after wisdom teeth surgery?
Hello! I am currently taking the pill and I'm getting my four wisdom teeth removed next...

Oral contraceptives increase your chance of developing a dry socket, along with smoking, drinking from a straw ect. I didn't do any of this and I still have two dry...

Asked by Silent_Smile - 14 months ago

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  • Oral Contraceptives For Medical Purposes - 7 replies

    /wondering about one aspect of that. I am not using oral contraceptives for the purpose of contraception oral contraceptives for the purpose of contraception - but have had birth...

    Mar 11, 2008

  • oral contraceptives? - 8 replies

    Has anyone ever heard of a relationship between oral contraceptives (the pill) and psoriasis. One well, I have never taken any oral. I am on depo. Doesn't seem to effect my skin, though...

    Aug 13, 2004

  • MAV & oral contraceptives?? - 3 replies

    I'm starting to wonder if my bcp's are aggravating my MAV. I just can't seem to tolerate the... pills anymore. I get queasy and I am suspicious that they give me more dizziness and more...

    May 06, 2008

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