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If you have a vagina, you have vaginal discharge
After puberty, having vaginal discharge is normal. The exact amount varies by person, but normal vaginal discharge is clear to white in color, has minimal or no odor, and can be thick, thin, or sticky depending on how much of the hormone estrogen you have in your body. Estrogen levels can be affected by certain […]
Six things your provider wishes you knew about birth control
In my practice, I have heard from a lot of people about their worries and concerns about birth control. There are some really common misconceptions out there about birth control, and I’m here to clear some of them up. 1. You don’t need an exam to get most types of birth control. You’re sitting on […]
Racism in family planning care
This article originally appeared on Bedsider Providers. While it was written by a provider for other providers, we thought it might be helpful for our Bedsider readers to see as well. We want you to know we’re committed to addressing health disparities, and part of our approach to that work is through provider education. Today […]
HPV vaccination now available up to age 45
ICYMI: The FDA expanded their approval for the HPV vaccine to include people aged 27 to 45. This means that everyone between the ages of 9 and 45 can get vaccinated against HPV. Here’s what you need to know: Why vaccinate for HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a group of more than 150 strains […]
Sterilization: Should you tie the (other kind of) knot?
We spend a lot of time here at Bedsider talking about the many different forms of birth control that can help you choose whether and when to get pregnant. But what if you know for sure that you never want to be pregnant again, or even pregnant ever? You might be thinking about having your […]
Birth control across the gender spectrum
Wherever you fall on the gender spectrum—whether you’re transgender, cisgender, or gender nonconforming—you may have birth control needs. Being transgender or gender nonconforming means that you don’t identify as the gender you were assigned at birth . Being cisgender means that you do. And many folks lie somewhere along the spectrum or don’t identify as […]
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Vasectomy, a.k.a. male sterilization, is often thought of— or not thought of —as the “other” form of sterilization. Female sterilization is much more common, even though vasectomy is just as effective, safer, and costs less . Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood method of birth control. Myth 1: Getting a vasectomy is painful—maybe […]
5 myths about the implant, busted
The birth control implant is a little rod about the size of a matchstick. It goes just below the skin in your upper arm. For some people, it’s the best birth control that ever happened to them. But others may have heard scary stories about the implant—and many folks aren’t even sure what it is. […]
5 myths about the pill, busted
It’s hard to think of any medicine that has changed the United States as much as the birth control pill. (It’s known as just “ the pill ” for crying out loud! Just as deserving of one-name status as Madonna.) Since the pill hit the market in 1960, it’s been used by millions of people […]
Bariatric surgery, birth control, and pregnancy
In the last 20 years, obesity has been on the rise in the U.S. , including among 18-44-year-old women (with 27% affected as of 2014 ). Despite the stigma associated with obesity, there’s growing evidence that it’s not something people choose —most obese people have tried many, many strategies to lose weight. There is one […]
