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Withdrawal (pull out) method
5 myths about pulling out, busted
Before he busts a nut, allow us to bust these withdrawal myths. (Sorry, we can't resist puns.)
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Birth control
Got a health condition? Know your birth control options!
Period problems, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer... There’s a method that can work for you.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Are Depo shot users more likely to break a bone?
There is a connection between using the shot and broken bones—but it's not what you think.
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Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)
Birth control for breastfeeding moms
Just had a baby? Congrats and good luck! Now, what birth control are you using?
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Birth control
What's in a birth control label?
The good, the bad, and the fine print.
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Birth control pill
Starting the pill: How about now?
If you thought you needed to wait until Sunday, think again.
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Birth control
Birth control and heart attacks and strokes—oh my!
Nothing in life is risk free. But it's nice when the risks are low.
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Birth control
Gold-standard birth control: The IUD and the implant
More research shows long-acting reversible methods to be...freakin' awesome, basically.
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Birth control
Ovarian cysts: No biggie, but birth control can help
Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about your ovaries.
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Birth control
Risky business 2: Migraines, high blood pressure, and blood clots
For women with certain medical conditions, some birth control types are riskier than others.
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Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Birth control spotlight: Hit me with your best shot
Introducing the Depo shot
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Birth control
Some good news about birth control and heart health
Fall in love! Studies show that progestin-only methods don't affect your pitter patter.