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Woman holding a pregnancy test.
January 17, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can Birth Control Cause Infertility?

No, most hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your future fertility

Physician hold a copper IUD in hand showing how small it is
October 21, 2022/Women's Health

What You Need To Know About Using a Copper IUD for Birth Control

It’s a nonhormonal, long-lasting and highly effective contraception

Woman holding a mentral cup in her hand.
August 12, 2022/Women's Health

Are Menstrual Cups Right for You?

They’re eco-friendlier and more cost-effective than pads and tampons

An illustration of a person's hand holding pills of different shapes and colors
July 8, 2022/Women's Health

Should You Try a Birth Control Cleanse?

Most birth control methods are already out of your system in a few days

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Birth control possible side effects: blood clots in lungs
April 26, 2022/Heart Health

What To Know About Birth Control and Blood Clots

Here’s what experts say about how the two are related

A close up of someone holding birth control pills
April 4, 2022/Women's Health

6 Safe Ways To Stop Your Period

Keeping a steady level of hormones is key in preventing a period

Illustration of woman thinking about different birth control choices
February 10, 2022/Women's Health

How To Pick the Birth Control Method That’s Right for You

There are many highly effective pregnancy prevention methods to choose from

A person juggles assorted fruits and veggies like broccoli, tomato, avocado and banana.
January 18, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How To Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

A fertility specialist talks timeline, diet and other prep steps

birth control patch on woman's arm
December 8, 2021/Women's Health

What Is the Birth Control Patch?

Find out if this method of preventing pregnancy is right for you

woman holding IUD
September 17, 2021/Women's Health

Should You Try to Remove Your Own IUD?

The short answer from an Ob/Gyn

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