Understanding Birth Control Medications (Contrace (cont.)
Medical Author:
Omnia M Samra, MD
Coauthor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Suzanne R Trupin, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsbirth control pills, BC pills, BC medications, contraceptives, contraceptive pills, contraceptive medications, hormones, estrogen, progesterone, slow-release devices, vaginal rings, skin implants, contraceptive-infused intrauterine devices, contraceptive-infused IUDs, menses, menstruation, menstrual period, menstrual cycle, ovulation, pregnancy, unwanted pregnancy, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, sperm, fertilized egg, ethinyl estradiol, mestranol, norethynodrel, norethindrone, norgestimate, desogestrel, ethynodiol diacetate, norgestrel, levonorgestrel, drospirenone, hormone-containing contraceptives, biphasic pills, monophasic pills, triphasic pills, vaginal ring, contraceptive implant, progesterone-only pills, POPs, mini pill, mini-pill, minipill, topical contraceptive patch, thromboembolism, blood clots, breast cancer, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, STD, STDs, diabetes, benign liver tumors Viewer Comments & ReviewsUnderstanding Birth Control Medications (Contraception)The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Have you suffered any side effects of birth control medications? |
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