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birth controlThe use of contraceptives prevent pregnancy. It is part of the general practice of family planning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, it has been used in Western Medicine for menopause, contraceptive agents, to increase progesterone levels and fertility. It does not prescribe or refer for contraceptive agents, sterilizations, abortions, or artificial reproductive technologies. The guidelines emphasize three pharmacokinetic issues that should be considered during drug development: 1) the effects of the menstrual cycle and menopausal status, 2) the effects of concomitant estrogen supplementation or use of systemic contraceptive agents, including both estrogen-progestin combinations and long-acting progesterones, and 3) the influence of a drug on the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. |
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