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You can't use tampons if you have a vaginal ring - Myth! Tampons don't push the ring up the vagina or get stuck when you remove them.

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The pill causes cellulite - Truth! It is not something that happens to all women, but if a woman suffers from water retention because of the pill, she's more likely to develop cellulite.

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You can't go to the beach if you have a contraceptive patch - Myth! The adhesive in the patch is very strong and doesn't come off, even in sea water!

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The pill can stop facial and body hair from growing - Truth! Some pills can decrease the amount of hair, especially on the face and belly.

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You need have breaks from birth control pills - Myth! Nowadays contraceptive pills have low doses of hormones, so they can be used continuously.

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The pill decreases libido - Truth! Some pills can affect a woman's libido.

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The pill makes you put on weight - Myth! This only happens when injected progestogen is used.

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Contraceptive methods increase the chances of cancer - Myth! Both hormonal contraceptives and IUDs help prevent cervical cancer.

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The pill can make you infertile - Myth! After a woman stops taking the contraceptive pill, her chances of becoming pregnant go back to normal.

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The IUD string resembles that of a tampon - Myth! The string that is used to remove the IUD is located inside the vagina and is not visible.

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Patches are as efficient as the pill - Truth! The patches usually release progesterone and estrogen into the bloodstream. The failure rate is the same as the pill: between 0.2 and 0.9%.

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Smokers can't use birth control - Myth! Smokers can take the pill normally, if they're under 35.

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If you forget to take the pill one day, you should stop taking it completely - Myth! If you forget to take one pill, take the missed pill and continue to take them normally from then on.

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The pill prevents STDs - Myth! Condoms are the only method that actually prevent STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), such as HIV.

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The pill can lose its effectiveness with long-term use - Myth! The pill does not lose its effect.

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IUDs can cause abortions - Myth! The IUD prevents pregnancy because it's a method that prevents sperm from fertilizing the egg.

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The pill can cause thrombosis - Truth! The pill may increase the risk of thrombosis, depending on the woman's health. This is particularly relevant for obese women, those with a family history of thrombosis, and smokers.

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The pill can cause skin patches - Truth! This happens because of estrogen, a hormone that stimulates the production of melanin.

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Condoms are not a good birth control method - Myth! The condom is 90% effective against pregnancy when used correctly.

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The morning after pill can be taken frequently - Myth! The morning after pill can't be used constantly. It's an emergency contraceptive pill and should only be used when other contraceptive methods fail, so it does not replace them.

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Pills with lower doses of hormones are less effective - Myth! The lower dose of hormones does not impair the workings of the pill.

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Women can get pregnant when they swap pills - Myth! If the woman follows the medical guidelines at all times when doing it, she will not become pregnant.

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Changing the days on which you take the pill can lead to complications - Truth! You should follow the pill order as per the box, otherwise menstruation may occur at an irregular time.

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Antibiotics interfere with the pill - Truth! Not all antibiotics will cancel the effect, but some medications do have this effect. That is why it is important to use a condom when taking an antibiotic.

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The pill causes varicose veins - Truth! If there is family history, some hormonal combinations can cause varicose veins.

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You can get pregnant if you throw up after taking the pill - Truth! If a woman has diarrhea or vomits shortly after taking the pill, this can cause it to exit her body and lose its effect.

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It's possible to get pregnant using birth control methods - Truth! All contraceptive methods have a margin of error of at least 0.01%.

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The chances of getting pregnant with a IUD are slimmer - Truth! The IUD is one of the most effective contraceptive methods. Its failure rate is lower than that of the contraceptive pill, injections, or even tubal ligation.

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The pull-out method is less effective - Truth! This method is when the man ejaculates outside the woman's vagina. However, this procedure is flawed because the man may not be able to control his ejaculation. Besides, the liquid that precedes ejaculation contains spermatozoa that can fertilize an egg.

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