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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.
Two empty packets of birth control pills lie back to back against a dark teal background.
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.
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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 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.
An IUD is lodged into the lining of the uterus with a chat bubble above it saying they are lost.
Reproductive Health
What Are The Warning Signs of a Dislodged IUD?
By Meg Walters
An intrauterine device is a safe form of birth control, but if displaced, it can be dangerous.
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Reproductive Health
Are There Risks to Skipping Your Period With the Birth Control Pill?
By Tabby Kibugi
Here's everything you should know about the possible long-term benefits and complications.
A red and orange vending machine has a blue packet of emergency contraception.
Reproductive Health
University Offers Emergency Contraception from a Vending Machine
By María Cristina Lalonde
George Washington students lead an effort to make the pill more accessible on campus.
A doctor holds an IUD to be inserted.
Reproductive Health
The Possible Link Between the Mirena IUD and Breast Cancer
By Sarah Harris
The contraceptive is effective, but does it pose risks? Experts say study results are mixed.
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Reproductive Health
Birth Control Can Be Helpful, But Are There Any Long-Term Effects?
By Ashley Broadwater
For some women, the benefits outweigh the risks associated with 'the pill,' doctors say.
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Reproductive Health
Birth Control's Impact on Your Sex Life
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
A key to safe sexual activity is an informed decision about what contraception is best for you.
A long brown tube is tied into a knot against a pink background.
Reproductive Health
Please Stop Believing These Tubal Ligation Inaccuracies
By Alex Denny
The procedure—getting your tubes tied—sounds simple, but it isn't.
A woman pulls her packet of birth control pills from a pouch as it sits on a table.
Reproductive Health
Can I Take Plan B and the Birth Control Pill Together?
By Tabby Kibugi
The Plan B pill and birth control pill often work alone, but can you take them with each other?
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Reproductive Health
How Long Do Condoms and Other Forms of Birth Control Last?
By Xenia E.
Just like over-the-counter meds, contraceptives come with expiration dates.