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What contraceptive medicines or birth control pills can I use to prevent an unwanted pregnancy?

Asked by Female, 25 · 2 months ago

Veda Maddala

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2 months ago

To prevent pregnancy, you can use daily birth control pills, which generally fall into two categories: combined oral contraceptives (containing estrogen and progestogen) and progestogen-only pills. If you recently had unprotected intercourse, emergency contraceptive pills (containing levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate) are also available to use within a specific timeframe. Because the safest and most effective option depends on your personal health history, I highly recommend scheduling a brief, routine consultation with a healthcare provider. They will help you choose the perfect fit for your body safely and comfortably.

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