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Can I get pregnant if I’ve had endometrial ablation?
In short, yes. While pregnancy’s not likely — and not recommended — after ablation, it can happen , so women who have had an endometrial ablation (a.k.a. uterine ablation) should use birth control until after menopause. While it may be possible to get pregnant after this procedure, pregnancy after endometrial ablation can be complicated, so […]
5 kick-ass women in history who fought for reproductive rights
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at Bedsider we’re celebrating the rad women in our lives and everywhere else. You know we love taking time to say #ThxBirthControl , but what if we could thank some of the actual women who help make reproductive healthcare available to all? The fight for reproductive rights has so […]
These 8 stories make us want to shout “Thanks, Birth Control” from the rooftops
As we gear up to celebrate the biggest holiday of the season ( Thanks, Birth Control Day , duh) on November 13th (next week!), we’re looking back at the amazing birth control stories we’ve had the privilege to hear and share over the past few months. From clear emotional boundaries to carefree sex to career […]
I chose sterilization, and I’ve never looked back
In spring of last year, I finally got it: a referral to a surgeon to discuss my sterilization . I prepared my plea ahead of time: I’ve always been sure I don’t want to go through pregnancy and bear a child; if we change our minds, my fiancée (now wife) can have kids biologically; I […]
Fact check: 10 things that aren’t birth control and 17 things that are
Good news and bad news, folks. The bad news is that the following 10 groceries are NOT birth control: Papaya Neem Asafoetida Figs Ginger Smartweed Wild yam Pennyroyal Black cohosh Angelica The good news is that these 17 things ARE proven methods of preventing pregnancy! And if what you’re after is something that doesn’t have […]
Bayer to stop selling Essure
You may have heard the news that Bayer, the drug manufacturer, will stop selling Essure, the non-surgical sterilization device, at the end of 2018. What is Essure anyway? Essure is a medical device that provides permanent birth control (also called sterilization) for women, without surgery. Sterilization is a procedure that closes or blocks your fallopian […]
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 […]
Real Stories: I love my kid(s)—but please, no more
If you’re already a parent and think it’s time to say “stop” or “pause” on the babymaking (but not necessarily on the _love_making, thankyouverymuch), consider your birth control options. From condoms to sterilization to the IUD and more, there’s a method out there for you. BTW, if you want to learn more about methods you […]
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 […]
Essure update: FDA recommends new warnings
Over 5,000 people who use Essure, and health care providers, have shared their concerns about this permanent birth control method with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And the FDA is listening. Last year, they had a public meeting where people could talk about their experiences with Essure. In March 2016, the FDA announced […]
