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Birth Control (Contraception) for Women
You should probably use a reversible method of contraception, such as one of the hormonal methods or add a second barrier method.
Most women prefer to start with a hormonal method, such as birth control pills. First, let's be sure that you don't have a medical reason to avoid hormonal types of birth control.
Of the types of hormonal contraceptives, some contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone. Others contain only progesterone.
Some women should probably avoid hormonal contraceptives. It's safest to not take hormones if you
-- Have a history of blood clots
-- Have breast cancer
Do you have a history of blood clots or breast cancer?
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