Combination birth control pills, or the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and ...

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People usually take them as pills, but they’re also available as nasal sprays, eye drops, and skin creams. Newer antihistamines, known as second-generation antihistamines, work well and have ...