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Reproductive Health
My Birth Control Gave Me a Stroke
Given the possible side effects, consult a doctor about your health before taking birth control.
A green packet of birth control pills is against a pink background with pink breast cancer ribbons.
Reproductive Health
All Hormonal Birth Control Slightly Raises Breast Cancer Risk
By María Cristina Lalonde
Researchers say the increase is slight and should not impact your use of contraceptives.
A white pill is in the center of a bright teal background.
Reproductive Health
New Male Birth Control Prototype Provides Temporary Infertility
By María Cristina Lalonde
The contraception candidate robs sperm of motility and is designed to be taken 'on demand.'
A plan B pill sits on a tongue as it lays out a pair of open lips and this is repeated in a pattern.
Reproductive Health
What Are the Risks of Taking Plan B Too Often?
By Jennifer Sizeland
The morning-after pill is best used for emergencies, not necessarily on a regular basis.
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Reproductive Health
Study: Social Media Influencers Spread Birth Control Misinformation
By Lauren Dodd
YouTube content creators also often encourage discontinuation of contraception, researchers say.

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Reproductive Health
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