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Childbirth
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Abortion
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Menstruation
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Prostitution
Prostitution is the act or practice of engaging in sex acts for hire. While prostitution is legal or tolerated in some cultures, it is illegal or socially discouraged in others. Motivations for suppression can vary significantly, from basic moral repugnance to concerns about the effects on society... -
Unsafe sex
Sexual contact without the use of a condom is a risk factor for some diseases. -
Reproductive surgery
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Female
Female (♀) is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces ova (egg cells). The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male. A female individual cannot reproduce... -
Personal history of pelvic inflammatory disease
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Multiple sexual partners
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Younger age
Young adult is a risk factor for some diseases.