Extreme heat and cold can damage some forms of contraceptives, though the damage might not always be obvious.Dimitri Otis/Getty Images Extreme heat can make some forms of contraception less effective.

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If you’re suffering through another sweltering day this July, the effects of extreme heat may seem painfully obvious. But the fallout from soaring temperatures goes far beyond sweatiness, dehydration ...