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How to choose which type of emergency contraception is best for you and where to get it
When choosing a type of emergency contraception, consider your weight, whether you can get a prescr…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
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I got my Fallopian tubes removed so I can't get accidentally pregnant. I don't regret the decision.
The author struggled with birth control, from the pill to the copper IUD, and didn't want to accide…
PollyAnna Brown
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Why has the field of male contraception not seen any progress?
The condom is over 5000 years old dating back to 3000 BC but apart from that and a vasectomy the…
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How to know what condom size is right for you, according to an expert
It's all about girth, not length, according to Melissa White, CEO of condom company Lucky Bloke. Th…
Julia Naftulin
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The best time to take Plan B for maximum effectiveness
Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that decreases in effectiveness the longer you wait to ta…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
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Biden signs order aimed at protecting abortion and emergency contraception access, but it isn't clear how much it will actually do
President Joe Biden cannot reinstate the constitutional right to abortion with the executive order,…
Oma Seddiq
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6 common condom mistakes that can significantly increase your chances of pregnancy
Condoms are 98% effective if you use them perfectly, but people make mistakes like using the wrong …
Madeline Kennedy,Jason McKnig…
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10 side effects of birth control and what to do about them, according to a gynecologist
The side effects of birth control include spotting, headaches, missed periods, mood swings, nausea,…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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The birth control ring is an easy-to-use contraceptive that you only have to think about once a month
The birth control ring is quickly reversible, highly effective, and doesn't require you to remember…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
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Doctors are refusing to take out IUDs, so people are pulling them out at home - and posting how-to videos on TikTok and YouTube
IUD insertion is free, but removal can cost hundreds of dollars, and patients can face pushback fro…
Andréa Becker and Kathleen Br…
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Birth control sponge: The non-hormonal, OTC contraception you may not have heard of
The birth control sponge is a small, round sponge that you insert into your vagina before sex - it'…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
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What is Griswold v. Connecticut? How access to contraception and other privacy rights could be at risk after SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut is among the decisions that supports Roe v. Wade and created the "inferred …
Lauren Frias
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Private reproduction decisions like IVF and contraception could be at risk now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, experts say
Lawyers and reproductive health doctors said IVF, contraception, and miscarriage management could b…
Rebecca Cohen
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Justice Thomas says the Supreme Court should 'reconsider' rulings that protect access to contraception and same-sex marriage as the court overturns Roe v. Wade
The court should examine all other cases that fall under its due process precedents, Thomas wrote i…
Rebecca Cohen,Madison Hall
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Law experts warn that SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade exposes a weak spot that puts the use of contraceptions and other privacy rights at risk
"[Overturning] Roe v. Wade is a punch to the gut," one expert said. "Griswold v. Connecticut, if th…
Lauren Frias,Natalie Musumeci…
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Stop brushing off blood clots linked to birth control, say 3 women who could have died from pill-linked clots
You're more likely to get a blood clot on birth control than after a vaccine, but that narrative ca…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Understanding the different types of emergency contraception and how to choose which is best for you
There are many different types of emergency contraception including Plan B, Ella, and the copper IU…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
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Plan B: Side effects, how long they last, and how to get relief
Plan B side effects include fatigue, nausea, and pelvic pain. If they feel severe or worsen after a…
Mary Sauer,Julia Simon
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Law experts warn that leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on Roe v. Wade exposes a weak spot that puts the use of contraceptions and other privacy rights at risk
"[Overturning] Roe v. Wade is a punch to the gut," one expert said. "Griswold v. Connecticut, if th…
Lauren Frias,Natalie Musumeci
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5 signs you should switch up your birth-control method
A relationship-status update, painful cramps, and forgetfulness are all reasons to try a new birth-…