The most commonly used contraceptive options that may be used within 3 weeks of giving birth are the progestin-only injection and the progestin-only pill since they do not diminish milk supply.
Today, there are many reversible options available for pregnancy prevention. Ultimately, women who are interested in contraception must look at the available contraception or sterilization methods and decide which one is right for them.
The taboos surrounding sex and the reluctancy of many to emphasize sex education means many young people learn about the birds and the bees from the unreliable sources. This is as true now as it’s always been, even though we’re living in a time where fact-checking is always just a Google search away.
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