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Birth control
Can birth control make my acne better?
Whether you deal with acne all month or just around your period, birth control may be able to help.
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Thinking about an IUD or an implant? Go for it
If you’ve been on the fence about trying long-acting birth control, there’s no time like the present.
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Will an IUD make your period go away?
It may depend on what your period was like before you got one.
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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
The likes far outweigh the don’t likes.
IUD
Evelyn, 28, IUD
My partner does not feel the strings.
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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.
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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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No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
Unlike me, you should take some advance measures to prepare yourself for the process.
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It took two doctors five tries to place my IUD — And I'd do it all again
The pain and frustration were intense, but having an IUD more than makes up for it.
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Can you feel the IUD during sex?
Worried that you or your partner(s) will be able to feel the IUD during sex? Keep calm and read on.
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How I dumped the pill and met the IUD
Two weeks ago, I ended my longest and most tumultuous relationship to date.
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Introducing LILETTA: A(nother) new IUD
More is totally merrier when it comes to IUD options. The latest addition is a hormonal IUD called LILETTA.
