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What does it really mean to be diagnosed with HPV?

Everything you need to know about this common STI
by Talitha L. Bruney, MD

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provider perspective , condom, health, hpv, internal condom, safety, stis

IT seems like everybody’s talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) these days. From flyers in your health care provider’s office to ads in subway cars, information about HPV is everywhere. And that’s a good thing because HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. In fact, the CDC reports that almost everyone who is sexually active will get HPV in their lifetime unless they are vaccinated.

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Six things your provider wishes you knew about birth control

No, it doesn't affect your fertility
by Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC

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provider perspective , benefits, birth control, health, myths, patient-provider communications, side effects

In my practice, I have heard from a lot of people about their worries and concerns about birth control. There are some really common misconceptions out there about birth control, and in celebration of Thanks, Birth Control Day this year (tomorrow, November 13th!), I want to clear some of them up.

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Racism in family planning care

Here’s what we can all do to break the cycle
by Andrea Jackson, MD

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provider perspective

Today in the United States we see a resurgence of the discussion around our country’s oldest problem: racism. Whether we’re talking about how communities of color are being over-policed and disproportionately imprisoned, or the continuation of economic inequality, it’s clear that institutional racism is an unyielding problem in our society. It is also our shame as a nation, and this shame prevents us from tackling the problem head on.