Types of Birth control

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Types of Birth control   Continuous abstinence This means not having sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) at any time. It is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Natural family planning/rhythm...

Birth control methods, failure rates, and side effects

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Birth control methods, failure rates, and side effects Method Failure rate (the number of pregnancies expected per 100 women) Some side effects and risks Sterilization surgery for women Less than 1 pregnancy ·         Pain·         Bleeding ·         Complications...

Birth Control

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What is the best method of birth control (or contraception)? All women and men can have control over when, and if, they become parents. Making choices about birth control, or contraception, isn’t easy. There are many things to think about. To get started, learn about...

CREW Demands Independent International Investigation on the Ethiopian Government

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Center for the Rights of Ethiopian Women (CREW) has been closely following the recent protests in Ethiopia where thousands of Ethiopians in the Amhara and Oromia regions as well as in the capital city, Addis Ababa, took to the streets demanding political reform,...

Ethiopian Forces Kill ‘Up to 100’ Protesters

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As anti-government protests spread across Ethiopia’s Amhara and Oromia regions last weekend, state security forces once again used lethal force to break them up – killing as many as 100 unarmed protesters. Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration over what they...