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Combined pill
Combined pill side effects
2607 reviews
Explore the side effects of the Combined pill in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Progestogen-only / Mini pill in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Hormonal coil (IUS) in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Patch in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Injection in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Implant in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Morning after pill in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Fertility awareness methods (FAM) in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Fertility awareness methods (FAM) brand side effects
Explore the side effects of the Vaginal ring in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Male condom in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Explore the side effects of the Copper coil (IUD) in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Gynefix side effects
12 reviews
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Vasectomy side effects
8 reviews
Explore the side effects of the Vasectomy in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Withdrawal or pull out method side effects
14 reviews
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Cap or diaphragm side effects
15 reviews
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Female condom side effects
4 reviews
Explore the side effects of the Female condom in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
Sterilisation (Female / tubal occlusion) side effects
7 reviews
Explore the side effects of the Sterilisation (Female / tubal occlusion) in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
IUB Ballerine side effects
10 reviews
Explore the side effects of the IUB Ballerine in greater detail, taken from real reviews by our users. See what they have to say about their side effect experiences.
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