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FAQs - Emergency contraception
How can I avoid nausea as a side effect of taking emergency contraception?
EC makes me really nauseous.
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FAQs - IUD
Can the IUD move out of place or fall out completely?
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FAQs - Condom
Can I reuse a condom?
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FAQs - IUD
My IUD was expelled. Should I try again?
My IUD was expelled. What's the likelihood it'll happen again?
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FAQs - Diaphragm
Is it hard to insert and/or remove the diaphragm?
It’s hard to insert and/or remove.
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FAQs - Internal condom
How do you remove a internal condom?
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FAQs - Cervical cap
What if my cervical cap is starting to smell?
I’ve noticed a nasty smell with the cervical cap.
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FAQs - Birth control ring
Will the ring dissolve inside me?
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FAQs - Condom
How effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy?
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FAQs - Birth control
Do you need a Pap smear or pelvic exam to get prescription birth control?
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FAQs - Birth control
Is generic birth control really the same as brand name?
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FAQs - Birth control
Will insurance cover getting birth control via telehealth? Is it affordable without insurance?
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