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Safety
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FAQs - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
How common are STIs?
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FAQs - IUD
Is it okay for me to take my own IUD out?
I'm ready to get my IUD out. Can I remove it myself?
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What is levonorgestrel?
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FAQs - Condom
How do I check a condom wrapper for damage?
My condom is expired.
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Should I really use condoms for oral sex?
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Can I use tampons with an IUD?
I heard there's a risk in using tampons with an IUD.
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FAQs - IUD
Can I use a menstrual cup with an IUD?
I heard there's a risk in using a menstrual cup with an IUD.
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Can I get pregnant if I've had endometrial ablation?
I'm concerned about getting pregnant after an endometrial ablation.
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FAQs - Birth control pill
Is it safe to take the pill for years without a break?
I've been taking the pill for years without a break. Is that safe?
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Can drinking alcohol affect my birth control?
Sometimes when I drink, I have trouble using condoms.
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Can birth control help with dysmenorrhea?
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FAQs - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
What's the difference between STIs and STDs?
Why am I hearing the term STIs?
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