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Birth Control Archive
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Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
The first over-the-counter daily birth control pill was approved by the FDA in 2023. How effective is it? What should you know about how to take it, which side effects may occur, and what to do if you miss a dose? Here are answers to these and other questions about this new nonprescription contraceptive.
Is pregnancy safe for everyone?
Simply being pregnant poses significant short-term and long-term risks to health, particularly in the US. Since the Supreme Court overturned a national constitutional right to abortion last year, choices around pregnancy have gotten even more complicated — and more dangerous for some.
Have lupus? What to know about birth control
An estimated 7% of Americans have an autoimmune disorder, and these tend to disproportionately affect women. Expert guidelines can help with questions about the best birth control options for people with lupus and other autoimmune diseases.
Gyn Care 101: What to know about seeing a gynecologist
There are many reasons you might want or need to see a gynecologist or seek gyn care from your health care team. It helps to understand who will provide your care, what to expect during the visit, what to discuss, and how to have a positive experience during the visit.
Can breastfeeding really prevent pregnancy?
New parents might want to wait awhile before considering having another child, and breastfeeding prevents ovulation, so some people use it as a natural birth control method during the early months of an infant's life. However, it's effective only if a mother is breastfeeding frequently and an infant is receiving only breast milk as food.
Paths to parenthood: Receiving an embryo donation
Embryo donation: One possible path after IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped countless people who were unable to conceive to have children. Frequently, the process results in additional embryos remaining, eventually leading to the question of what to do with them. Embryo donation is one of several options and deciding which path to pursue may not be easy.
Wondering about COVID-19 vaccines if you're pregnant or considering pregnancy?
Preventing preeclampsia may be as simple as taking an aspirin
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that can cause serious health issues. While it can happen during any pregnancy, certain risk factors increase its likelihood. Now, a statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force supported by a review of research recommends that doctors prescribe a low-dose daily aspirin for those at risk.
Recent Blog Articles
Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
What is Lewy body dementia?
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
Shining light on night blindness
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