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Emergency Contraception
05 Mar 2015

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception is a method used to prevent an undesired pregnancy after a woman has had sex without birth control.  It can also be used if th e current birth control method fails or if she is raped.  There are two forms of emergency contraception: emergency contraceptive pills and the copper intrauterine device.  There are three types of emergency contraceptive pills: 1)progestin only pills 2)...

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Sexually Transmitted Infections
05 Mar 2015

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are spread by sexual contact.  There are millions of new cases diagnosed every year in the United States.  Some STDs can be treated and cure, while others cannot.   STDs are transmitted  by contact with skin, genitals, mouth, rectum, and bodily fluids.  Any person who has sexual contact with another person may get an std.  Many of these infections...

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