Tag Archive | "Contraception"
Why use Contraception?
Contraception – been there, read it, so why read this? Well, because the chances are you don’t know everything there is to know about protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) and unplanned pregnancies. Different methods of contraception suit different people, but withdrawal [...]
Continue reading...The Pill
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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The contraceptive pill is something that women can take to prevent pregnancy but it won’t protect you against STI’s. The pill works by stopping an egg from being released. This means that it basically tricks your body into thinking that you are pregnant so that you don’t ovulate (release an egg) and the cervical mucous [...]
Continue reading...Other methods of female contraception
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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The following section will introduce you to other contraceptive methods that are available to women. These methods, if used correctly, are considered to be highly effective in preventing pregnancy, however none of these methods can prevent the spread of STI’s – condoms are the only contraceptive method to help prevent against STI’s. Please speak to [...]
Continue reading...C-Card Halton
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Free contraception and signposting service for 13-19 year olds It’s Confidential Minimal information is collected about you (we only ask for your Date Of Birth, Gender, Postcode, and Ethnicity) – so you don’t have to give us your name and address. C-Card allows young people to access free condoms from a variety of places across the borough. [...]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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