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I am concerned about taking birth control pills, i do not want to be pregnant immediately. what else can i use aside from pills?
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May: Use protective device like condoms, may have Depo-Provera shots or iud or norplant (levonorgestrel). Discuss with your oby what your goals are.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Condom etc.: For you, iud, female condom plus spermacide. For the male, condom. I presume that abstinence is not an option.
Answered 10/4/2016
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