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April 17, 2025/Women's Health

Does Melatonin Make Birth Control Pills Less Effective?

Melatonin won’t stop birth control from doing its job, but the combo could cause unwanted side effects

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March 18, 2025/Mental Health

Birth Control and Depression: Is There a Link?

Today’s birth control pills don’t usually cause depression — but hormones affect everyone differently

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February 18, 2025/Women's Health

Birth Control Myths Debunked

No, you can’t prevent pregnancy by douching after sex, having sex standing up or having sex only at the ‘safe’ time

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October 28, 2024/Women's Health

Birth Control Gel: Effectiveness and How It Works

Birth control gel is simple to use and an effective method for preventing pregnancy

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July 17, 2024/Sex & Relationships

What Is a Sexual History? And Why It’s Important

Your sexual history directly influences your physical, mental and emotional health in a multitude of ways

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May 3, 2024/Women's Health

What Happens When You Skip a Birth Control Pill?

The scenarios vary based on how many pills you’ve missed and whether you take a combination pill or progestin-only pill

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April 23, 2024/Women's Health

Birth Control and Weight Gain: What the Science Says

Despite popular opinion, scientific research shows that most birth control methods don’t contribute to weight gain

Birth control pack, with an overlay of a hand holding other pills and tablets
March 13, 2024/Women's Health

What Medications Interfere With Birth Control Pills?

Certain seizure medications, HIV treatments, antibiotics or herbal supplements can make your oral contraception less effective

female speaking with pharmacist with pack of birth control
August 10, 2023/Women's Health

Birth Control Methods That Clear Up Acne: What To Look For and How It Works

Birth control pills with estrogen are best for fighting hormonal acne

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May 11, 2023/Women's Health

A Guide to Birth Control in Your 40s and 50s

Some birth control can hide perimenopausal symptoms

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