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The ‘pill’ is popular with adolescents, but other hormonal contraceptive methods may improve compliance

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The ‘pill’ is popular with adolescents, but other hormonal contraceptive methods may improve compliance. Drugs Ther. Perspect 22, 7–10 (2006). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200622120-00003

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