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Birth Control Advantages and Disadvantages

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kate Killoran

Birth control is available in a variety of methods, from natural family planning to an intrauterine device, condoms, pills, rings and patches. Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of convenience, potential side effects and pregnancy prevention.