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Whats the diff btn a contraceptive and birth control pills?

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The difference: Between contraceptive and birth control pills. A contraceptive is anything that prevents pregnancy, and includes bcp, other hormonal methods, physical barriers such as condoms or diaphrams, or iuds. Bcp are a specific type of contraceptive.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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