Birth control
Birth control access allows people to have more control over their bodies. Learn more about the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, IUD, barrier methods, and more!
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Birth control ring: Everything you need to know
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Extended cycle birth control pill: Everything you need to know
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Combo birth control pill: Everything you need to know
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The minipill: Everything you need to know
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The birth control shot: Everything you need to know
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The birth control implant: Everything you need to know
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The IUD: Everything you need to know
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
The complete glossary on sexually transmitted infections
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Which birth control option is best for me?
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Finding the right birth control for you
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Helpful facts and common misinformation about birth control
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Debunking birth control myths
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Why are Long Acting Reversible Contraception options so popular?
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Consider this before you talk to your healthcare provider about birth control
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Clearing up common fertility misconceptions
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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health
“Is it safe to skip my period?” and other common birth control questions
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive
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Observing Women’s History Month 2021 through her healthcare
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
How to best support your future fertility – even before you start trying
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Could an IUD be right for you?
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Fertility tips: birth control?
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Reproductive health | Menstruation
Can I really conceive on my period?
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The 24 weirdest fertility myths
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Getting pregnant after birth control
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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health
Managing your period as a trans, genderqueer, or non-binary person
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Is the pull-out method safe?
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Reproductive health | Menstrual cycle health
Helpful information about vaginal spotting or bleeding
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