What you may not know about natural birth control

From: Vegetarian Times | Date: July 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

When it comes to birth control, medical science has presented women with a kaleidoscope of choices: the pill, insertable Norplant capsules, injectable Depo-Provera, the female condom and, of course, those old staples-the condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, intrauterine device (IUD) and sterilization (or "getting your tubes tied").

For the most part, these methods work. They're easy. They're convenient. But for many women, convenience has a price: Mood swings, migraines, yeast infections, vitamin deficiencies, ectopic pregnancies and increased risks for cardiovascular disease and cancer have all ...

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