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Side effects
Displaying 25-36 of 106 articles tagged “side effects”
FAQ
FAQs - Birth control patch
What should I do about skin irritation from the patch?
I'm having some skin irritation.
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FAQs - IUD
Will it hurt to have sex when I have an IUD inside me?
FAQ
FAQs - Cervical cap
Will I be able to feel the cervical cap inside of me?
I can feel the cap inside me.
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FAQs - Cervical cap
Can my partner feel the cervical cap when we have sex?
My partner can feel the cap when we have sex.
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FAQs - Birth control
Is generic birth control really the same as brand name?
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FAQs - Periods & vaginal health
Is it safe to lose blood by spotting a lot?
I'm spotting a lot—should I be concerned?
FAQ
FAQs - Periods & vaginal health
Which birth control method will help reduce my cramps?
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FAQs - Birth control
Does birth control cause blood clots?
FAQ
FAQs - Diaphragm
What do I do if the diaphragm is irritating me?
The diaphragm is irritating me.
FAQ
FAQs - Birth control
Will birth control make me gain weight?
I want birth control that won’t change my weight.
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FAQs - Birth control
It seems like every birth control has side effects. Is it really worth it?
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FAQs - Birth control pill
Can I use the pill to control when I have my period?
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