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4 behaviours that put you at risk of contracting HIV

4 behaviours that put you at risk of contracting HIV

Here are refined and enhanced explanations of four behaviors that increase the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS: 1. Engaging in multiple sexual partnerships: · It is advisable to maintain monogamous relationships to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Alternatively, when involved with multiple partners, consistent and correct condom use is essential …

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Ladies, here's why you can get pregnant even after using the morning-after pill

Ladies, here's why you can get pregnant even after using the morning-after pill

The morning-after pill is a form of emergency contraceptive that contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic progesterone which postpones or stop ovulation. However, levonorgestrel is not infallible. Here are three scenarios in which the morning-after pill might not be effective: 1. You took it too late After 72 hours (three days) of …

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