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2. Health Resources & Topics

3. Women’s Health

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   1. Basic Anatomy & Physiology
      of the Female Reproductive System
   2. Exam
   3. Examine Your Breast
   4. Pelvic Exam
   5. Pap Test
   6. Bimanual Exam
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Birth Control Pills

Facts About Birth Control Pills

• Birth control pills are made of progestin, estrogen, or both.
• They are taken at approximately the same time every day.
• 3 Ways Birth Control Pills Help Prevent Pregnancy:
  • By preventing ovulation.
  • By thickening cervical mucus.
  • By creating a hostile environment for fertilized eggs.
• Effectiveness:
  • 97 to 99% Effective
• Positive Side Effects:
  • Regular Periods
  • Decreased Anemia
  • Protection Against Several Types of Cancers
  • Protection Against Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Negative Side Effects:
  Only applies to a FEW women (over age 35 and smoker, for instance)
  • Heart Attack
  • Blood Clots
  • Stroke
  • High Blood Pressure
• Cost:
  • Varies, $14 to 30+/pack

Page updated: 09-Jul-2009

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