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Topic: Birth Control

Conception : How long does it take to get pregnant after stopping either birth control pills or Depo-Provera® shots?

Effectiveness Levels: Do over-the-counter topical antibiotics (such as Walgreens Triple Antibiotic Ointment® or Neosporin®) reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?

Missed Pills: I forgot to take my birth control pill yesterday. Should I take two tablets today?

Plan B Description: Is the Plan B emergency contraceptive the same thing as the RU-486 pill?

Plan B Dosage Schedule: If you are using the Plan B emergency contraceptive, when are you supposed to take the two pills?

Plan B Ingredients : What’s the difference between the Plan B emergency contraceptive and regular birth control pills? Don’t they have the same ingredient?

Plan B Prescription: Do I need a prescription to get the Plan B contraceptive?

Plan B Side Effects: What are the side effects of the Plan B emergency contraceptive?

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