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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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Do Antibiotics Affect Your Birth Control Pill?
By Sarah Harris
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By Izzie Price
Are you taking contraception and didn't know you were expecting? Don't panic.
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Is Your Hormonal Birth Control Making You Moody?
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann
Blame the grumpies on the pill, but cheer up, because you have other options.
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Reproductive Health
Doctor's Note: Your Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Options
By Vita Eizans, D.O.
LARC methods provide reliable, convenient birth control with few side effects.
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Using a Vasectomy as Birth Control Counts, Too
By Aria Vega
So why isn't the procedure for men brought up more often in the fight for reproductive rights?
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Does Birth Control Make You Gain Weight?
By Coralle Skye
There's limited data to suggest you'll put on pounds with the pill, but you might with the shot.
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Reproductive Health
6 Facts Men Should Know About Their Partner's IUD
By Grace Gallagher
Can a man feel an IUD during sex? Medical experts weigh in.
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Condoms Have Men Covered in More Ways Than One
By Austin Harvey
Many conditions, not just STIs, should make guys think about sheathing their sword more often.
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The Truth About Post-Birth-Control Syndrome
By Coralle Skye
Talking to your doctor prior to coming off a hormonal contraceptive can help you prepare.