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WomenTalk: The Role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners: Contraceptive Care

In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll discuss new contraceptive options and their safety and efficacy.

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The Influence of Social Media on Contraception

Online opinions can sway the way we view birth control. Here’s why talking to your healthcare provider is more important than ever.

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The First OTC Birth Control Pill Heads to a Supermarket Near You

You can now buy birth control without a prescription at some major retailers across the U.S.

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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Choosing Hormonal Birth Control

Get the answers to your questions about the different types of birth control pills, side effects and more

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How Hormonal Contraception Works

Here’s what you need to know about hormonal birth control

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Cómo funciona la anticoncepción hormonal

Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre la anticoncepción hormonal

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9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a Boost

The big change can be a big plus in the bedroom

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How to Switch to Estrogen-Free Birth Control Pills

Interested in making the switch to estrogen-free birth control? Here’s what you need to know.

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Cómo hacer el cambio a píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno

¿Estás interesada en hacer el cambio a anticoncepción sin estrógeno? Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

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Estrogen-Free Birth Control Pills

Can’t take estrogen or prefer not to? No worries. Here’s what you need to know about estrogen-free birth control pills.

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Píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno

¿No puedes tomar estrógeno o prefieres no hacerlo? No te preocupes. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las píldoras anticonceptivas sin estrógeno.

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FDA Approves First OTC Birth Control Pill

A new contraception option will be hitting the shelves in 2024

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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDs

Here’s the 411 on this long-acting and reversible type of birth control

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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

An OB-GYN discusses questions to ask your healthcare provider about long-acting reversible contraception

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Hormonal Birth Control

Learn how hormonal contraceptives work

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What You Need to Know About the Mini Pill

Learn about this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill

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Why Hormonal Birth Control Is So Important to Women’s Healthcare

Contraceptives are used for many important health concerns beyond preventing pregnancy

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Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages

Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them

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The Unicorn in the Room: My Infertility Journey Led to an Unexpected Discovery

Fertility testing revealed that I have a rare condition that makes becoming and staying pregnant difficult

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It’s Illegal — but My Insurance Company Refused to Cover My Birth Control

The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover birth control — but somehow my birth control of choice still isn’t covered

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Tips for Choosing a Birth Control Method

Wondering which birth control method is right for you? Get the facts to help you choose.

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Hormonal vs. Non-Hormonal Contraception: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the different types of birth control can help you choose the best one for you

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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Birth Control

Learn about hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options

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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Birth Control Methods

Here are some questions you can ask to help determine which type of contraception is right for you

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