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How to pick a birth control that works for you

Life Kit: Health

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The Risks of Using Hormonal Birth Control

There are some serious risks to using harmonial contraception, and it's really important to be aware of them if you have certain medical conditions. The types of birth control that contain ostrogen can be dangerous for people who smoke or people who have high blood pressure. Hormons can help clear up acne, and they can reduce your risk of overian or uterine cancer. There is no medical reason for any one ever having a period when using any form of hormonal contraception. If you're feeling something that you don't like while you're using a particular method, you can switch.

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