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Birth Control

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

’Extended Cycle’ Contraception Garners More Interest
But many women still question safety of skipping monthly bleeding

More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services
But the number receiving reproductive health care services remains flat, survey finds

Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex
Only 39% said they used condoms consistently in previous 90 days, study finds

Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Experts say future choices will extend beyond condoms, vasectomy

Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool
Testosterone coupled with progestin effectively suppressed sperm production

Oral Contraceptives Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk
The Pill prevents as many as 30,000 deaths each year, study says

Early HRT Protects a Woman’s Heart
But contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies find

Health Tip: Choosing a Contraceptive
Information about the different types

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