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Birth control
Side effect spotlight: What's up with spotting?
You're loving your method's "no babies" effect. The spotting, not so much...
IUD
5 myths about the IUD, busted
U.S. women are catching on to the awesomeness of IUDs—but sometimes old myths die hard.
Birth control
Ovarian cysts: No biggie, but birth control can help
Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about your ovaries.
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.
IUD
Those Mirena lawsuit ads: Fact and fiction
Because you deserve the full story about Mirena IUD risks and side effects.
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.
Birth control
Which medications can mess with birth control?
Certain meds do interfere with birth control—not most antibiotics, though.
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.
Pregnancy & fertility
Getting pregnant: Yes you can!
Just because you haven't gotten pregnant yet does not mean you don't need birth control.
Periods & vaginal health
Period pain? Birth control can help!
Hormonal birth control is one of the best ways to manage painful periods.
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.
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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