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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
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.
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Reproductive Health
What's the Yuzpe Method?
By Tabby Kibugi
Birth control pills can work as emergency contraception, but they're not the best option.
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Reproductive Health
What Are Your Permanent Birth Control Options?
By Leandra Beabout
Doctors discuss what to expect before and after getting your tubes tied or removed.
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Reproductive Health
Can Birth Control Lead to Painful Sex?
By Ashley Broadwater
The birth control pill can make sex safer, but it has its downsides. Here are some tips.
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Reproductive Health
Hysterectomies: Understanding When This Procedure Is Performed
By Sarah Tascone
Removing the uterus is recommended for a variety of conditions.
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Reproductive Health
Heavy Bleeding With a Birth Control Implant Like Nexplanon Is (Usually) Not Dangerous
By Michele Theil
Birth control implants are often effective, but be wary of heavy bleeding during your period.
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Reproductive Health
Despite Recent Buzz, Going Off the Pill Is Unlikely to Cause Hair Loss
By Coralle Skye
The side effects of stopping birth control do not include triggering autoimmune diseases.
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Reproductive Health
The Connection Between Migraines With Aura and Birth Control
By Izzie Price
This debilitating condition may be worsened by your hormonal contraceptive.
A pack of birth control sits in the middle of a rigged metal trap.
Reproductive Health
Can Birth Control Cause Provoked Vestibulodynia?
By Kate Daniel
In rare cases, PVD may be a side effect of the birth control pill.