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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
CDC Updates Pain Management Guidelines for IUD Insertion and Removal
By Kate Daniel
Pain recommendations include oral pain relievers, local anesthetics or anti-anxiety medications.
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Reproductive Health
Texas Sues Over Title X Rule That Expands Teens’ Access to Birth Control
By Kate Daniel
The state argues a rule giving minors access to contraceptives violates a parental rights law.
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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.

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Reproductive Health
Vasectomy Recovery: Tips, Timelines and Reversal Options
By Kurtis Bright
Do vasectomies hurt? What is vasectomy recovery like? And can you reverse a vasectomy?
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Media and News
President Biden's Contraception Executive Order Aims to Expand Access
By Lauren Dodd
The order comes one year after the Dobbs decision revoked federal abortion protections.
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Reproductive Health
Is it Safe to Use Cannabis and Birth Control Together?
By Xenia E.
Research doesn't link marijuana use to reducing efficacy, but what about side effects?
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Reproductive Health
Is a Vasectomy Dangerous, and How Does the Procedure Work?
By Kurtis Bright
As permanent male birth control, vasectomy is safer and less expensive than tubal ligation.
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Reproductive Health
What Are the Pros and Cons of a Vasectomy?
By Kurtis Bright
Why do people decide to go for 'the snip' rather than other forms of birth control?
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Reproductive Health
Here's What IUD Insertion and Removal Feel Like
By Xenia E.
This long-lasting form of contraception involves a few simple steps.
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Reproductive Health
How Do I Know When TikTok Promotes Birth Control Misinformation?
By Xenia E.
Here's an assortment of contraceptive myths TikTokers are pushing.
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Reproductive Health
The Rhythm Method: How Well Does It Work and Who Is It For?
By Xenia E.
A lot of planning and tracking is involved, but is this contraceptive form effective?
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Reproductive Health
FDA to Consider Application for Over-the-Counter Contraceptive Pill
By Lauren Dodd
Millions of unintended pregnancies could be prevented with easier access to oral contraception.
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Reproductive Health
Here's How to Use a Condom Correctly—and Why
By María Cristina Lalonde
It's always good to wear protection, but are you doing it the right way?