birth control
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Yes, You Can Remove Your Own IUD, But You Probably Shouldn’t
With the news that Britney Spears’s conservatorship team refused to allow her to get her IUD removed, several people have pointed out that it’s possible to remove your own IUD — you just grab the strings and pull. If this sounds like a tempting option for the rest of us, you should know that doctors…
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Can You Save Your Birth Control Pills For After Quarantine?
If you’re not using your birth control pills right now, you can save unused pill packs for later. Here’s what you need to know.
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Is Fertility Awareness Contraception Right For You?
If you’ve texted, DMed, or spoken aloud the words “birth control” to your friends sometime in the last few years, you’ve probably seen ads proclaiming that there’s an app for that. Several companies promise that tracking your menstrual cycle with their app and their algorithm will help you prevent pregnancy — no hormones, implants, or…
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What You Need To Know About The Link Between Birth Control And Cancer
1A recent study confirmed a link between breast cancer and hormonal birth control (including pills but also the patch, implant and some IUDs). Give yourself two seconds to freak out, then take a deep breath, and let’s discuss.