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Progestin-Only Hormonal Methods (Mini-Pills, Implants, and Shots)
Examples
Oral contraception
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For information on combination birth control pills, see Reference Birth control pills, patch, or ring.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 3, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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