Birth Control
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Which Type of Long-Term Birth Control is Best for You?
Tired of taking birth control pills? There are lots of other contraception choices that need less action on your part and that you can stop at any time.
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Permanent Birth Control: His and Her Options
If you're sure you don't want kids, find out from WebMD what's involved with permanent birth control options like vasectomy and tubal ligation.
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Is Your Birth Control as Safe as You Think?
Since NuvaRing hit the market, more than 700 women have filed lawsuits, claiming it has caused potentially life-threatening blood clots. The battle may change the way millions of women prevent pregnancy.
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Natural Family Planning
How does natural family planning work? Is it right for you?
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Surprise Pregnancy: Could It Happen to You?
Almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Find out how this happens so often, from user error to irregular periods.
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Where to Find Emergency Contraception
The FDA has changed the rules about how pharmacies sell some types of emergency contraception. Before you walk into a drugstore, learn more about what's available.
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The New No-Period, No-PMS Birth Control Pills
With new continuous birth control pills, women can end their menstrual periods and reduce PMS symptoms.
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No-Period Birth Control
Are no-period birth control pills safe?
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Birth Control Pills and Weight
Will going on birth control pills make you gain weight?
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Plan B: 11 Questions, 11 Answers
Here are 11 questions and answers on the emergency contraceptive Plan B and its FDA approval for over-the-counter sales to women age 18 and older.
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Birth Control Pills That Reduce Monthly Menstruation and Periods
The newest birth control pills suppress women's menstrual cycles. But is this wise?
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A Pill Is Born
From a molecule that looks promising, to a new medicine on your shelf – the process typically takes years and involves researchers, drug companies, government bureaucrats, human subjects … and a few good rats.
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The Sponge Makes a Comeback
After a four-year lapse, the contraceptive sponge is scheduled for a comeback.
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Innovations and Variety in Birth Control
Women today have a wide array of new and easy birth control options. Just pick your preference!
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Not Your Mother's Birth Control
Women today have a wide array of new and easy birth control options. Just pick your preference!
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Covering Birth Control
Health insurance plans usually provide coverage for drugs like Viagra, but not birth control pills.
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Modern Rhythm
It's not the way grandma practiced birth control. But does it work?
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Why Aren't Men More Involved?
There are several obvious reasons why a man might want to be more involved in reproductive health decision making. This article teaches men about their role in contraception options.
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Emergency Contraception
Almost 3 million unintended pregnancies happen each year in the United States. Read here to find out about emergency contraception.