Emergency contraception
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Any woman between the ages of 19 and 26 who does not want to become pregnant but has sex without using any contraceptive should take an emergency contraceptive as soon as possible after intercourse. Women in this age group have the highest fertility rate, with up to a 50% chance of pregnancy following unprotected sex. These women should also be encouraged to use regular contraception.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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Tubal sterilization -- safe and effective
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Tubal sterilization is safe and effective for many women. In this form of birth control, the Fallopian tubes are surgically closed so the egg cannot be fertilized. A study published in 2000 found that women who had a tubal sterilization were no more likely to have menstrual disorders than other women.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2000
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Vaginal Misoprostol Administered 1, 2, or 3 Days After Mifepristone for Early Medical Abortion: A Randomized Trial
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Vaginal misoprostol can be used between one and three days after oral mifepristone to induce abortion. This was the conclusion of a study of 2,255 women. This will give women more flexibility when using these drugs.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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