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IUD
Mary Lide, 26, IUD
My IUD will expire in 2017 and I will immediately get another one.
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IUD
IUD insertion: A pinch, a poke, or a serious ouch?
Just how painful does getting that little T have to be?
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Birth control
Gaining weight: Is it the birth control?
If those skinny jeans are feeling a bit too skinny, don’t assume your birth control is the cause.
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IUD
That little T: A step-by-step guide to getting an IUD
Considering an IUD? Get the ball rolling by thinking about these questions first.
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IUD
Katie, 32, IUD
My favorite thing about the Mirena IUD is knowing how effective it is.
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IUD
Colleen, 32, IUD
I really like that the hormone in the IUD is only in my uterus.
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Ruchika, 27, IUD
I think that overall peace of mind for the future is really nice.
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Birth control
All about hormones!
We love them, we hate them, we blame them for all sorts of things. But what do they really do?
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Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception: Why the weight?
Research suggests that emergency contraceptive pills may not work as well for women over a certain weight.
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IUD
Basics of the IUD (Intrauterine Device)
Birth control that goes inside the uterus? It’s pretty damn sweet.
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IUD
Those Mirena lawsuit ads: Fact and fiction
Because you deserve the full story about Mirena IUD risks and side effects.
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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.