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GENERAL

 

PROGESTIN ONLY INJECTABLES

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What are the contraceptive choices available for males?

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What are Progestin only injectables?

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What are the contraceptive choices available for females?

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How do Progestin only injectables work?

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What is the range of contraceptives available depending upon the need?

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What are the advantages of using DMPA?

 

MALE CONDOM

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Are there  any side effects of DMPA?

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What is a male condom?

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How effective is DMPA?

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What material is a condom made of?

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Is the effect of DMPA permanent?

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What are the advantages in using a condom?

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How is DMPA administered?

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What are the disadvantages of using a condom?

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When should DMPA be started?

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What is the effectiveness of a condom in protection against pregnancy?

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Who are eligible to use DMPA?

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What could be the possible reasons for incorrect or improper usage?

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Who should not use DMPA?

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What is the technique of correct usage of a condom?

 

 

INTRA UTERINE DEVICE

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What is to be done if  the condom does not unroll?

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What is an intrauterine device?

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When  should the condom be removed ?

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How does it work?

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How should a condom be disposed?

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What are the types of IUDs?

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What should be done if the condom breaks during intercourse?

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What are the advantages of  a hormonal  IUD over Copper IUD?

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Are two condoms more effective than one?

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What are the disadvantages of  a hormonal  IUD over Copper IUD?

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Please give some tips for caring for condoms

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What are the advantages of an IUD?

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What is to be done if a condom or lubricant causes itching or rash on genitals.

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How effective is an IUD in preventing pregnancy?

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What is to be done if a man cannot maintain an erection while putting on or using a condom?

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How long is an IUD effective?

 

 

FEMALE CONDOM

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What are the disadvantages?

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What is a female condom?

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Who are eligible to use an IUD for contraception?

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What are the features of the female condom?

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What is the ideal time for insertion of an IUD ?

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What are the benefits of using a female condom?

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How is the IUD fitted?

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 What is the effectiveness of the female condom in preventing pregnancy ?

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When is a woman advised to check that her IUD is in place?

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What is the correct technique in using female condom?

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What precautions are to be taken by a woman  to check that her IUD is in place?

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How easy to use are female condoms?

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When is a woman who has had her IUD inserted advised to consult a doctor?

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Can a lubricant be used with female condoms and, if so, what kind of lubricant can be used?

 

 

CENTCHROMAN

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What is to be done if the condom slips/ gets torn during the intercourse?

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What is Centchroman?

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How should the condom be removed and disposed off?

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What are the advantages of using Centchroman?

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Can a female condom be re-used?

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When must Centchroman  NOT be used?

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What are the disadvantages in using a female condom?

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How should these pills be taken?

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Can a female condom and a male condom be used at the same time?

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What are its side effects?

 

 

SPERMICIDES

 

 

FEMALE STERLIZATION - TUBAL LIGATION

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What is a spermicide?

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What is Tubal Ligation?

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What is its effectiveness?

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How reliable is female sterilization?

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What is its mode of action?

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How is it done?

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Are spermicides protective against STIs  and HIV/AIDS?

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What are the advantages of female sterilizations?

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How is a  spermicide  supposed to be  used ?

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What are the disadvantages of female sterilization?

 

 

COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS (COCs)

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How soon is it effective?

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What are combined oral  contraceptive pills?

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Will sterilization change a woman’s monthly periods or make her menstrual  bleeding stop?

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How does the  combined oral pill work?

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Will it reduce my sex drive?

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How effective is the  combined oral pill?

 

 

MALE STERLIZATION- VASECTOMY

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What are the advantages of the pill?

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What is a vasectomy?

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Does the pill protect  against Sexually transmitted infections or HIV/AIDS?

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How is a vasectomy done?

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What are side effects when taking the pill?

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What is no-scalpel vasectomy?

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Under what circumstances is the pill not advised?

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How effective is vasectomy in preventing pregnancy?

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How are the pills used?

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Are there any reasons  why one shouldn't have a vasectomy?

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What if one forgets to take a pill?

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Can vasectomy be reversed?

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What is to be done if one has nausea when taking the pills?

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How should I prepare for the operation?

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How is one supposed to deal with minor headache as a side effect of taking the pill?

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What can I expect after the operation?

 

 

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

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When can I go back to work?

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What is emergency contraception (or emergency birth control)?

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Will the vasectomy work right away?

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Which are the situations that warrant use of emergency contraception?

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What are the side effects  of a vasectomy?

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How does emergency contraception work?

 

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Apart from the usual follow up, which are the conditions for which a man who has undergone vasectomy  must consult a doctor?

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How long after sexual intercourse can emergency contraceptive pills be taken?

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Will a vasectomy affect  one’s sex life?

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What are the types of emergency contraception?

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What happens to the sperm after vasectomy?

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What is an  Emergency Contraceptive Pill and how is it used ?

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Is it better for a man to have a vasectomy or for a woman to be sterilized?

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How does an IUD function as an emergency contraceptive?

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Does vasectomy increase the risk of prostrate cancer?

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Are there any side effects when taking Emergency contraceptive pills?

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Can an HIV infected person undergo vasectomy?

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How is to one deal with nausea when taking the pill?

 

 

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS

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Is emergency contraception always effective?

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What are natural family planning methods?

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What are the danger signs one should be alert with when taking emergency contraceptive pills?

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When is a woman said to be fertile?

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