Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 43, Problem 24RQ
Which type of short term contraceptive method is generally more effective than others?
- barrier
- hormonal
- natural family planning
- withdrawal
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Chapter 43 Solutions
Biology 2e
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