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Effectiveness update: Birth control has gotten better (or we have)
There are so many options for preventing pregnancy these days. From hormonal methods like the pill , patch , and ring to IUDs to the good old condom , anyone who’s looking to avoid pregnancy can find something that works to keep sperm from meeting egg. Now, researchers at the Guttmacher Institute have given us […]
What you should know about birth control when you have a disability
People with disabilities have sex! Contrary to what society may assume, the reality is that, as human beings, most of us are going to find a way to get it on whatever our ability status. And if you’re getting it on and unplanned pregnancy could be a concern for you, birth control is always a […]
Is the pill killing your sex drive?
Like most medications, the birth control pill comes with a few side effects. Most of them are mild and similar to the symptoms you may have right before your period—like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. Thankfully, these side effects often go away after a few months. But some pill users feel that the […]
But really, should you get an IUD right now?
“We have 5 more IUDs on the schedule today.” This has become a familiar refrain from the staff in my office over the last few months. I’m a gynecologist who primarily provides family planning services, but this scene is playing out in doctors’ offices around the country—and not just for those of us who focus […]
What’s it like to get an IUD removed?
At first, having an IUD seemed like a great option for me. I could get it and forget it, and since I got the Mirena, I could look forward to significantly lighter periods for up to 6 years. And even though I had some cramping post-insertion, after a few days I felt totally fine. So, […]
Ali, 17, implant
Ali didn’t love her experience with the pill, so after talking with her health care provider, she decided to try the long-lasting Nexplanon implant instead. Now, she can’t find anything she doesn’t like about her birth control. Ali likes that the implant isn’t noticeable but she can still feel for it in her arm to […]
Dara, 18, the patch
Dara started taking the pill when she was in middle school to help with painful periods . When she became sexually active, she decided to get on a birth control method she wouldn’t need to remember every day. Dara chose the Xulane patch because it helps with her periods and she only needs to think […]
Ellie, 27, IUD
Ellie is on her second Mirena IUD. Her first insertion was painful but worth it—she didn’t notice any side effects and loved not having a period. Ellie was better prepared for her second IUD insertion, and that time around was a breeze. Ellie’s been in a relationship for 12 years. She and her partner agree […]
Tika, 19, IUD
Tika found the non-hormonal Paragard IUD to be the perfect option for her body. She knows she wants to have kids someday—and she knows now isn’t the right time. Tika felt that the super-effective, long-lasting non-hormonal IUD would be the best way for her to protect against pregnancy. She especially likes that she can set […]
Lindsay, 30, IUD
Lindsay started using the pill to deal with irregular periods, but she struggled to take it consistently. So when she realized the IUD would be an option for her, she went for it. Lindsay’s favorite thing about her IUD? She doesn’t have to worry about doing anything for it to work. Lindsay has heard, especially […]
