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Benefits
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Can birth control make my acne better?
Whether you deal with acne all month or just around your period, birth control may be able to help.
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Birth control methods with estrogen may boost vitamin D
The TLDR: Vitamin D levels benefit from supplements (duh), but birth control with estrogen may also make a difference.
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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
The likes far outweigh the don’t likes.
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Can an IUD improve your sex life?
The IUD is a low-maintenance way to prevent pregnancy—but new research suggests it might have perks for your sex life too.
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FAQs - Periods & vaginal health
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FAQs - Birth control pill
What are some of the health benefits of the pill?
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The ring's got perks
Shopping for a new method? This one may be worth trying on.
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Birth control with benefits
It's not only about pregnancy prevention.
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