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Birth control and family planning
Alternate Names : Contraception, Family planning and contraception
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Birth control pill - series
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Normal female anatomy
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FSH and LH from pituitary gland
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Release of estrogen
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Release of LH
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Birth control pill
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Progestin in pill
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Birth control pill - series
Normal female anatomy
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The internal female reproductive organs include the uterus, ovaries, cervix and vagina. These organs are necessary to produce a successful pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, birth control pills affect how these organs normally function.
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Review Date : 12/31/2008
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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