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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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Sterilization
Sterilization: Should you tie the (other kind of) knot?
If pregnancy isn’t in your future plans, here’s what you should know before talking to your doctor.
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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
Life sucks. Or is it just my birth control?
With all the stresses in life, it can be hard to know what is bringing you down. Let's take a look at what we know about birth control and depression.
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Birth control
Which medications can mess with birth control?
Certain meds do interfere with birth control—not most antibiotics, though.
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Birth control
Birth control across the gender spectrum
Transgender, cisgender, or gender nonconforming? Birth control can help you stay on top of your reproductive health.
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Pregnancy & fertility
Getting pregnant: Yes you can!
Just because you haven't gotten pregnant yet does not mean you don't need birth control.
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Periods & vaginal health
Period pain? Birth control can help!
Hormonal birth control is one of the best ways to manage painful periods.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
From Hep A to Zika: 9 infections you didn't know were STIs
Not to freak you out, but there are a bunch of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can be transmitted through sex.
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Sexual health & wellness
How to protect yourself if you’re traveling to a ‘Zika zone’
Don’t panic—here are the steps you can take to reduce your risk of Zika infection.
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Sterilization
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Getting the snip gets a bad rap—but if you’re done with kids or never want any, don’t let rumors stop you from learning more.
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Birth control
Secret birth control: Know your privacy settings
Sometimes, you just want (or need) to keep your birth control on the down low.
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