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When Can You Have Sex After Getting an IUD?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RN
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IUD vs. Implant: What’s the Best Option for Long-Acting Birth Control?

Written By Mandy Armitage, MD
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What’s the Best Birth Control Pill? How to Pick a Birth Control Brand That’s Right for You

Written By Andrea Kemp, MD, MPH
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Birth Control for Hair Loss: 6 Options That Shouldn’t Cause Hair Thinning

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPh
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Is It Safe to Remove an IUD at Home?

Written By Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, MBA, RN
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9 Things to Know About Birth Control Interactions With Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies

Written By Tegan Smedley, PharmD, APh
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What Foods Affect Birth Control Pills? 5 Pharmacist-Backed Answers to Birth Control FAQs

Written By Kristine Foley, PharmD
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How Much Do Americans Pay Annually for Birth Control?

Written By Tori Marsh, MPH
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Are Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Safe for Teenagers?

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
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Is It Safe to Skip My Period While Taking Oral Contraception (the Pill)?

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Considering an IUD? Here’s What to Expect During an IUD Insertion

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7 Things to Know About Opill, the First FDA-Approved OTC Birth Control Pill

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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Do IUDs Cause Weight Gain? Here Are the Facts

Written By Megan N. Freeland, PharmD, RPh
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Does It Hurt to Get an IUD? Yes – Here’s What to Expect

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What Are the Best Over-the-Counter Options for Birth Control?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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5 Steps to Getting Birth Control Without Seeing a Doctor

Written By Sarah Gupta, MD
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IUD Removal: Here’s What to Expect

Written By Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWC
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A Guide to Birth Control Pills: Uses, Side Effects, Effectiveness, Cost, and More

Written By Mandy Armitage, MD
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Does It Hurt to Have an IUD Inserted? 3 Women Explain How It Feels

Written By Jillian Amodio
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Don’t Want to Take the Pill? A Complete Guide to Birth Control Alternatives

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA
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5 Lesser-Known Birth Control Side Effects

Written By Cydnee Ng, PharmD
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What Are the Long-term Side Effects of Birth Control?

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What are the Risks and Side Effects of Birth Control Pills?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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Can ‘the Pill’ Cause Acne? What to Know About Androgenic Progestins in Birth Control

Written By Dima Cheetany, PharmD
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How to Get Low-Cost or Free Birth Control

Written By Cindy George, MPH
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11 Nonhormonal Birth Control Options You Need to Know About

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Xulane vs. Twirla for Birth Control: How Do They Compare?

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP
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Paragard vs. Mirena for Birth Control: How Do They Compare?

Written By Dima Cheetany, PharmD
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Vaginal Birth Control Rings: Available Brands, Effectiveness, and Risks

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Thinking About Getting an IUD? Here Are Your 5 Options

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The Diaphragm Comeback — Is This Hormone-Free Birth Control Method Right for You?

Written By Adriena Beatty D.O., MBA, CPE
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Sprintec, Junel FE, and Apri: How Do These Popular Birth Control Pills Compare?

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP
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Is Birth Control Linked to Vitamin Deficiencies?

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
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What Happens If You Take Birth Control During a Pregnancy?

Written By Ijeoma Azonobi, MD, MPH
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Could OTC Birth Control Be Available at Pharmacies Soon?

Written By Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPS
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How Do Antibiotics and Other Medications Interfere With Birth Control?

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Skyla vs. Mirena IUD: Side Effects, Pros, and Cons Compared

Written By Kristine Foley, PharmD
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What You Need to Know About Birth Control and Blood Clot Risk

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Birth Control Insurance Coverage: How to Get Contraception With or Without Insurance

Written By Kristen Fischer
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What Are My Birth Control Options If I Don’t Have Insurance?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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Can You Purchase Birth Control Using Your HSA?

Written By DeShena Woodard, BSN, RN
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What Can You Take for Pain After Getting an IUD?

Written By Christina Palmer, MD
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Is It Safe to Delay My Period?

Written By Ijeoma Azonobi, MD, MPH
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Will Birth Control Pills Make Me Gain Weight? Probably Not

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Beyaz vs. Yaz Birth Control Pills: What to Know

Written By Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPS
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What Is Continuous Cycle Birth Control?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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What Is the Paragard IUD? Side Effects, Safety, and Effectiveness

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP
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What to Know About Birth Control If You Aren’t Cisgender

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP
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How Is Annovera Different From NuvaRing?

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmD
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Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Birth Control?

Written By Sarah Lobello Pearson, PharmD