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Find out what expedited partner therapy and patient-delivered partner therapy are really about.
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Changing hormones are the main reason BV is prevalent in menopausal women.
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The Many Physical and Mental Benefits of Optimal Testosterone Levels
By Kurtis Bright
Solving a low-T problem can change your sexual health and general well-being.
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A Brief Guide to What an MtF Transition Can Look Like
By Mel Van De Graaff
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Reproductive Health
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By María Cristina Lalonde

Researchers say the increase is slight and should not impact your use of contraceptives.

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