If you’re exploring different types of birth control methods, you might know that finding one you jive with can take some trial and error. As you go,...
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would outlaw certain conversations about health and wellness for children younger than sixth grade, including discussion about periods. Constituents recently...
You’re probably well aware of the pill and how it works—but long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including the birth control implant (a.k.a. Nexplanon), don’t require a daily check...
Dr. Ahmad has seen many of her own patients take oral contraceptive pills for several years simply because that’s what was recommended and available to them...
Every month, for about two to three days before my period, I experience terrible brain fog. It’s similar to the feeling I get when I oversleep:...
As anyone who menstruates knows, getting your period isn’t always fun. At 28, having had plenty of experience with cramps, mood swings, and bloating, I thought I’d...
If you miss one pill but have been consistent previously, you probably don’t need a backup plan or emergency contraception, according to Planned Parenthood. You can...
Mental health changes: There isn’t definitive proof that using hormonal birth control exacerbates depression or other mental health issues, according to 2020 research, but mood changes...
As the COVID-19 vaccines first rolled out in the United States, an unanticipated, anecdotal side effect started to emerge: Many people speculated that the vaccine seemed...
Raise your hand if every time Aunt Flo rolls around, your breasts get tender, sore, and maybe even downright hurt a little. If that sounds like...
