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Q: pill alternatives ?

asked by: taylormarie on January 13th, 2008

Experienced User

im eighteen and cant go on the pill because of another medicine ive been taking for 8 years.

im sexually active...but not super often seeing as im single!

what would be the best alternative to the pill if im not really looking to get pregnant for several years?

thanks!

Replies(2)

ladylee70

replied on January 13th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

IUD copper. It is reliable and has no hormones in it.

Georgia59

replied on January 14th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

I agree that'd be great. It's really the most effective.

I'd ask your doc though, you might be able to be on something like the shot or the mini-pill.

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