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Health Conditions
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Hormonal Contraception/Birth Control
What are the risk factors?
Certain conditions require careful attention by a healthcare provider when hormonal contraceptives are used. Click on the links below to read about contraindications (reasons not to use certain kinds of hormonal contraceptives) and precautions (reasons to be careful when using certain kinds of hormonal contraceptives) associated with each hormonal contraceptive. Women who have any of the following conditions should discuss the use of hormonal contraception with a doctor before beginning to use it.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
