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Your period typically gets darker as the days go on, starting out pink and changing to red, dark red and even brown
Both are about equally effective when used properly — IUDs are long-lasting and don’t require you to think about them
Birth control medications are more than 99% effective, but only when used properly
Melatonin won’t stop birth control from doing its job, but the combo could cause unwanted side effects
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Today’s birth control pills don’t usually cause depression — but hormones affect everyone differently
No, you can’t prevent pregnancy by douching after sex, having sex standing up or having sex only at the ‘safe’ time
Birth control gel is simple to use and an effective method for preventing pregnancy
Your sexual history directly influences your physical, mental and emotional health in a multitude of ways
The scenarios vary based on how many pills you’ve missed and whether you take a combination pill or progestin-only pill
Despite popular opinion, scientific research shows that most birth control methods don’t contribute to weight gain
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