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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taps ex-pastor to Disney oversight board who once said men are turning gay because 'there's estrogen in the water from birth control pills': report
Scientific studies have found that only less than 1% of the estrogen found in drinking water is fro…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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What to do if you miss a birth control pill so that you don't get pregnant
The type of birth control you take can have a big impact on your risk of pregnancy after a missed d…
Madeleine Burry,Olivia P. Myr…
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7 common birth control myths debunked by OB-GYNs
Contrary to popular belief, birth control will not cause weight gain or infertility, and it is not …
Sarah Fielding,Lauren Demosth…
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You'll now be able to get birth control without a prescription — but it won't hit store shelves until 2024
The FDA approved the first birth control pill available without a prescription, expanding access to…
Associated Press
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Why trials for the male birth control pill were halted and what limited options are available today for men
Studies on a male birth control pill were stopped because men complained about the same side effect…
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
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Birth control was linked to breast cancer in a study. Experts explain how to decide if you should take it.
The study suggests that all types of hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast…
Amber Middleton
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The least and most effective types of birth control for preventing pregnancy
Birth control can be very effective at preventing pregnancy, but it's not a guarantee. Learn your r…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
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How and where to get birth control, no matter your circumstances
You need a prescription for hormonal birth control, but there are new methods that allow you to get…
Madeline Kennedy,Zoe McDonald
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AOC mocked Lauren Boebert for saying birth control was more expensive than having a kid, noting she voted against expanding access
Rep. Lauren Boebert complained that having a kid was cheaper than buying birth control. But she vot…
Joshua Zitser
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A complete guide to IUDs, the extremely effective birth control method that lasts for years
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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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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Vasectomies are almost 20 times more effective than an IUD and can be undone — here's how successful vasectomy reversals are
Vasectomies are a form of permanent contraception where a doctor severs the tubes that carry sperm …
Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight
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Some birth control options could be banned if they are seen as abortion methods rather than pregnancy prevention, experts say
One expert told Insider the Plan B pill and IUDs are most likely to be scrutinized after the Suprem…
Rebecca Cohen
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Healthcare corporations Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare are among the biggest financial backers of lawmakers behind state abortion bans
Most healthcare corporations are silent on the issue of abortion, but their political contributions…
Kimberly Leonard,Andrea Miche…
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Combining birth control and melatonin can have surprising consequences
Melatonin supplements and birth control are both medicines that affect your hormones — and combinin…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
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You don't have to deal with a period if you don't want to how to safely stop your period with birth control
Gynecologists agree that it's safe to delay your period for even a year or more — here are th…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
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8 IUD side effects to know — from cramping to changes in your period
Common IUD side effects include cramping, irregular bleeding, lighter periods, or sometimes heavier…
Elena Bruess,G. Thomas Ruiz, …
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When does birth control start working? The pill works after 7 days, but other types work faster
It takes one week for oral birth control to work or to start working again if you missed two pills.…
Carla Delgado,Lauren Demosthe…
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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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My husband got a vasectomy 10 years ago. Our sex life has never been better.
After the couple were done having kids, and having struggled with other birth control, they opted f…