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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.
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Reproductive Health
Stopping Estrogen-Containing Birth Control Cuts Blood Clot Risk
By Kate Daniel
Research suggests the chances of a clot drop by 80 percent within two weeks of quitting.
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Reproductive Health
Is the Thermal Method Among the Natural Remedies to Prevent Pregnancy?
By Kate Daniel
It's may be possible to prevent pregnancy by slightly raising the temperature of testes.
A packet of pills sits next to a red calendar page that says 2024 with a bullseye in place of the zero.
Reproductive Health
Morning After Pill Sales Spike in the Week Following New Year
By Kate Daniel
The emergency contraception pill has been increasingly in demand since the Dobbs decision.
A younger man sits with a doctor looking at an ipad.
Reproductive Health
At What Age Can You Get a Vasectomy?
By David Hopper
All aspects of this life decision should be considered, including how old you are.

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Reproductive Health
What to Know About Using a Second Birth Control Method
By Xenia E.
When you really don't want to get pregnant, consider a combination approach to contraceptives.
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Reproductive Health
The Ins and Outs of IUDs
By Meg Walters
Can't remember to take your birth control each day? Here's a strong contender for a new option.
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Reproductive Health
Birth Control Uses Other Than Contraception
By Xenia E.
Sure, contraceptives keep you from getting pregnant, but there are other potential benefits.
a woman in a bikini smiles as points of her body are pointed out next to a birth control package
Reproductive Health
Birth Control Uses Other Than Contraception
By Xenia E.
Sure, contraceptives keep you from getting pregnant, but there are other potential benefits.
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Reproductive Health
Internal Condoms Appear to Be Gaining in Popularity
By Lola Méndez
This form of birth control can be used by all genders and can be up to 95 percent effective.
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Reproductive Health
Doctor's Note: Phexxi Contraceptive Gel
By Vita Eizans, D.O.
Social media influencers rave about the hormone-free birth control option. Is it worth the hype?
A couple lays down facing each other and talking.
Reproductive Health
How to Talk to Your Partner About Birth Control
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Strip away the fear and confront this crucial discussion head on.
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 hand holds up a cellphone with different packets of birth control coming out of the screen.
Reproductive Health
Study: Social Media Influencers Spread Birth Control Misinformation
By Lauren Dodd
YouTube content creators also often encourage discontinuation of contraception, researchers say.