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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.
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.

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Reproductive Health
What Are Spermicides and Do They Work?
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
For many people, spermicides are a must-have to prevent pregnancy. How about you?
Lady Justice has a box of mifepristone on one side of her scale tipping downwards and a pile of white pills on the other.
Reproductive Health
Supreme Court Temporarily Halts New Restrictions on Abortion Pill
By Lauren Dodd
Mifepristone remains legal in abortion-legal areas of the United States.
Various types of birth control flash pink and lime green against a blue background.
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.