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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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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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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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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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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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A week off my birth control pill revived my sex drive. My antidepressant wasn't the cause.
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By Kay Johnson
You should be aware of these 8 ingredients before a 'glove' goes on or in your body.
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Condoms Aren't the Only Barrier Method of Birth Control
By Megan Deak
The cervical cap and diaphragm are vaginal options that might be worth considering.
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Dispelling Insta Influencers' Fearmongering About Birth Control
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Here's why the pill is classified as a carcinogen, and why you probably shouldn't worry.
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Birth control cessation can have some unintended consequences.
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Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Contraceptive Options
By Izzie Price
Choosing the birth control that's right for you doesn't have to feel like an impossible task.