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Birth control
Birth control methods with estrogen may boost vitamin D
The TLDR: Vitamin D levels benefit from supplements (duh), but birth control with estrogen may also make a difference.
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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
The likes far outweigh the don’t likes.
IUD
Can an IUD improve your sex life?
The IUD is a low-maintenance way to prevent pregnancy—but new research suggests it might have perks for your sex life too.
"Not right now"
Tee, 21, not right now
If we’re going to have sex, we need to have this conversation.
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Combined hormonal versus progestin-only birth control
Hormonal birth control methods are kinda like two happy families.
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Calling all women with Essure
How's this method of permanent birth control working for women in the U.S.? The FDA wants to know.
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Does birth control cause brain cancer?
Before you worry too much about the headlines, let's take a look at the data...
Birth control
Gaining weight: Is it the birth control?
If those skinny jeans are feeling a bit too skinny, don’t assume your birth control is the cause.
IUD
Those Mirena lawsuit ads: Fact and fiction
Because you deserve the full story about Mirena IUD risks and side effects.
IUD
Hello, Skyla! Getting to know the newest IUD
A new IUD option hits the U.S. market—and it’s (officially) for ladies without kids.
Birth control
What's in a birth control label?
The good, the bad, and the fine print.
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37% of U.S. babies are "a surprise"
Have we mentioned that sex without birth control really does lead to pregnancy?