oral contraceptive: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Understanding Birth Control Pills: How They Work and How to Use. | Oct 02, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Cancer Institute - Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk. | May 04, 2018 | ||
| Replaced photograph. | Jan 11, 2018 | ||
| Media added. | Jun 09, 2015 | ||
| Added image of birth control pills in a blister pack. | Feb 13, 2013 | ||
| New article added. | May 20, 2009 |
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