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   <title>About.com Contraception: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emergency Contraception Debate]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/emergencycontraception/i/planbdebate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The use of emergency contraception is an ongoing debate in the United States. Emergency contraception (EC), or Plan B, continues to cause controversy among both Pro-Life advocates and Pro-Choice groups. It continues to be a highly emotional and controversial issue. Part of the debate stems from people confusing emergency Contraception (Plan B) with the Abortion Pill (RU486).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Contraceptive Injections ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Birth control shots deliver synthetic hormones via an injection and are reversible birth control methods. Pregnancy protection ranges 30 days to 14 weeks depending on the shot. Depo Provera and the Depo-subQ 104 Injection are progestin-only shots. Noristerat is another progestin contraceptive injection but isn't available in the United States. Combined contraceptive injections are shots that contain both estrogen and progestin. Find out more and see if these shots are available where you live.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Birth Control Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The more you know about birth control, the more control you will have over deciding if and when you want to become pregnant. With so many birth control options available, you may even be wondering where to start. As with any decision, information is key. How much do you know about contraception? Take our contraception quiz to find out!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Compare Natural Methods]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A comparison of the effectiveness of natural birth control methods. Compare how each of these natural birth control methods are in preventing pregnancy. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depo Provera Side Effects]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about Depo Provera, the birth control shot. This injection is a reversible method of prescription birth control method. Use this guide to learn what to expect during your first year of using the Depo Provera shot and its newer version, the Depo-subQ Provera 104 Injection. Side effects, such as irregular bleeding, weight gain, and stopping of your period are discussed.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[About Abortion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Abortion means ending a pregnancy.  Given that unintended pregnancy is an issue that affects thousands of people each year, abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States. There are several types of abortion procedures, depending upon the stage of pregnancy. Learn about the various abortion methods available.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diaphragms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a diaphragm? A rubber diaphragm is a barrier method of women&#146;s birth control. Learn about diaphragm use as well as pros, cons, costs, and how to obtain a diaphragm. Diaphragm effectiveness is also discussed.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ultimate Gift - Love Condoms - Valentine&#039;s Day Condoms - Spice Up Your Sex Life]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Valentine's Day can be a special time to celebrate love and your sexuality. Not to mention, it's a perfect time to spice up your sex life! Here are some fun Valentine's Day gift ideas. Find the ultimate gift for your Valentine.  Sophisticated, trendy, practical, sexy, and romantic gift ideas -- from Valentine's Day condoms to safe underwater sex. Learn ways to incorporate love condoms into your Valentine's Day celebration.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[effectiveness]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A comparison of the effectiveness of all birth control methods.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Condoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about male condoms as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, effetiveness, reliability, cost, and risks.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Home Pregnancy Tests ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about home pregnancy tests. Answers to common questions about home pregnancy tests, such as when should I take a home pregnancy test? Pregnancy tests detect the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the urine. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Tests]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are many different types and brands of home pregnancy tests, but they all function in the same manner - they check a woman's urine for presence of hCG hormone. Blood pregnancy tests check for the same hCG hormone, only these detect the hormone in the blood and must be performed at a doctor's office.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emergency Contraception Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Emergency contraception (EC) (also known as Plan B or the morning-after pill) can significantly reduce a woman's chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex. How much do you know about emergency contraception? Take this quiz and find out how well you understand important information about this contraceptive option.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Combination Pill Use]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explanation of how to take combination oral contraceptives. Instructions for starting the pill as well as what to do if one forgets a pill are also included.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Contraceptive Failure]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out the main action that leads to contraceptive failure.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[CDC Report]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[New Report on Pregnancy Trends: Fewer U.S. teenage pregnancy occurred in 2004, but more unwed women in their 20s experienced pregnancy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report revealed that pregnancy rates for women under age 25, including teenagers, in the United States declined in 2004 compared to 1990. Pregnancy rates remained highest for women in their twenties suggesting that more women may be delaying childbearing. National abortion rates also declined in 2004.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spermicide Types]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Spermicides are barrier birth control methods that are available over the counter. Once inserted, this contraceptive method kills sperm. Vaginal spermicides are available in several forms, like spermicidal jelly, cream, foam, tablets, suppositories, sponge and film. Spermicide is inserted into the vagina just before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Permanent Contraception]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about the two forms of permanent contraceptivion. Defintion of permanent birth control as well as descriptions of both of the contraceptive methods falling under this category. Learn about a vasectomy and tubal ligation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medications]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Certain medications, antibiotics, and herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of The Pill. Discover what drug and medicine interactions lower ths pill's effectiveness, so you increase your chances of success while using oral contraceptives. Learn about medications, antibiotics, St. John's Wort and many more inhibitors that can cause drug interactions with birth control pills.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Condom Failure]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/contraceptionfailure/ht/condom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about things that can be done to decrease your chances of experiencing condom failure.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Silicone-based lubricants]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/overthecounterchoices/tp/Siliconebasedlubricants.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Silicone-based lubricants are safe to use with condoms. Because they are water-soluble, silicone lubrications do not dry up like water-based lubricants, and they can be used in the water. Learn more about this type of lubrication as well as some silicone-based lubricants to try.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depo Provera]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/prescriptionoptions/a/depoprovera_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information about Depo Provera, the birth control shot. This progestin injection is a reversible method of prescription birth control method. Find out the difference between the Depo shot and its newer version, the Depo-subQ Provera 104 Injection. Depo Provera side effects, advantages, health risks, and effectiveness of this birth control method are provided.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Tubal Ligation ]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/tuballigation/a/transabdominal_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tubal ligation (also known as having one's tubes tied) is a permanent form of female sterilization. This is a surgical procedure that closes off a woman's fallopian tubes. Learn more about the various surgical tubal ligation procedures such as culdoscopy, culpotomy, and hysterectomy as well as what to expect. Also find out some of the medical, noncontraceptive advantages of having a tubal ligation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pill Prevents the Egg]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/hormonalcontraception/f/Stoptheegg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Explanation of hormonal and oral contraceptives (The Pill) prevent ovulation from occuring.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Water Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://contraception.about.com/od/additionalresources/ss/watersex_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is sex under water safe? Some people may tend spice up their sex life while vacationing in romantic places. Having water sex requires planning ahead of time, since birth control that contain spermicide are not suitable for intercourse in the sea, pool, hot tub or bathtub. Information about condoms and water sex in pools, lubrications, and contraceptives that are suitable for underwater sex. Learn about condoms and chlorine, heat and condoms, and condom use in pools and hot tubs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Unplanned Pregnancy Guide]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Am I pregnant? Did my birth control fail? Many women may be thinking this if their period is late. Not sure what to do? If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you are not alone. ]]></description>
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