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PROGESTIN-ONLY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

Spanish – French – Arabic – Portuguese – Essentials of Contraceptive Technology wallchart – Distributor List

The Essentials of Contraceptive Technology — Wall Chart

PROGESTIN-ONLY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

Good choice for nursing mothers who want pills, beginning at 6 weeks after childbirth.
Very effective during breastfeeding.
If used when not breastfeeding, bleeding changes are normal—especially spotting and bleeding between periods.
Can be used as emergency method after unprotected sex. (Special-purpose pills may be available.)

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