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What Are the Causes of Postmenopausal Spotting?

Spotting or bleeding after menopause can be surprising and concerning, especially if your last period was many years ago. The most common causes of spotting after menopause include thinning of the reproductive tract tissues and hormone therapy.

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Pregnancy & Elevated Liver Enzymes

Pregnancy normally has minimal effect on liver function tests, including most liver enzyme levels. Thus, when liver enzymes are elevated during pregnancy, it usually indicates a liver disorder. According to a July 2013 review in the "International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science,"

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Birth Control Advantages and Disadvantages

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.

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NY Federal Judge Overrules FDA Over-The-Counter Ban On Emergency Contraception Pill

How Effective Is Plan B if Taken Within 12 Hours?

Approximately 50 percent of pregnancies in the United States are unintended, according to a February 2014 report in the American Journal of Public Health. Plan B is one of several methods of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a birth control failure.

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NY Federal Judge Overrules FDA Over-The-Counter Ban On Emergency Contraception Pill

What Is the Duration of Plan B Side Effects?

Emergency contraception -- otherwise known as the morning-after pill -- is a safe and effective method to prevent pregnancy if your birth control method failed or you had unprotected sex. Plan B, a brand of emergency contraception, comes in 2 strengths.

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