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Melatonin won’t stop birth control from doing its job, but the combo could cause unwanted side effects
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
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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
Certain seizure medications, HIV treatments, antibiotics or herbal supplements can make your oral contraception less effective
Birth control pills with estrogen are best for fighting hormonal acne
Some birth control can hide perimenopausal symptoms
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