Dr. Lynn E Talley D.O.

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• Women and Osteoporosis

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• How Effective is the Morning-After Pill?

  The morning-after pill is a method of emergency contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The components of these pills are levonorgestrel and ulipristal. Emergency contraception is required after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. One should take the drug as soon as possible after unprotected...

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• Why Do I Keep Getting Hot Flashes?

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• Early Signs of Pregnancy You Should Know

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