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Getting Off the Birth Control Patch

For many women, the birth control patch is a convenient and easy way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. For you, however, it is not working out. Perhaps you have a skin reaction to the glue that keeps it in place. It could be that you have a difficult time remembering to change it once a week, or maybe you and your partner have decided it is time to start a family. Getting off the birth control patch can be done with some planning.

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How Effective Is Alli?

With the dizzying array of diet pills and weight-loss aids available in every drug store, finding your way through the maze of what works, what doesn’t and what may actually harm you can be tough. You’ve probably heard of Alli, one of those hip new weight-control products that is supposed to be the easiest way ever to help you lose weight. It basically stops your body from absorbing the fat from the food you eat. How could you go wrong? Experts from the Mayo Clinic and the Duke Diet and Fitness Center agree that while Alli can contribute to a decrease in weight, it will only do so effectively with a low-fat, low-calorie diet and regular exercise plan.