Contraception side effects

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Combined pill side effects

2489 reviews

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Progestogen-only / Mini pill side effects

1315 reviews

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Hormonal coil (IUS) side effects

790 reviews

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Patch side effects

102 reviews

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Injection side effects

275 reviews

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Implant side effects

590 reviews

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Morning after pill side effects

28 reviews

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Fertility awareness methods (FAM) side effects

154 reviews

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Vaginal ring side effects

49 reviews

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Male condom side effects

66 reviews

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Copper coil (IUD) side effects

573 reviews

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Gynefix side effects

9 reviews

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Vasectomy side effects

7 reviews

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Sterilisation (Female / tubal occlusion) side effects

7 reviews

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IUB Ballerine side effects

9 reviews

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Withdrawal or pull out method side effects

14 reviews

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Cap or diaphragm side effects

14 reviews

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Female condom side effects

4 reviews

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