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Birth Control Can Be Confusing, So Let’s Break Down The Most Popular Methods

Nothing’s scarier than a pregnancy scare — that is, if that’s not what you want in this stage of life. If you’re currently ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

5 Birth Control Methods That Are Safe for Women to Use

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...
Yahoo

What you need to know about over-the-counter birth control and emergency contraception, from how they work to where to buy them

Doctors say that increased access to emergency contraception is crucial for women. (Getty Images) The reproductive health landscape in the U.S. keeps shifting, particularly since Roe v. Wade was ...
NPR

Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...
Healthline

What Are the Types of Birth Control?

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...