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Some people purchased expired morning after pills without knowing it.

There Was a MAJOR Problem With These Morning After Pills People Bought Online Uh oh.

UC Davis installed a vending machine that carries Plan B, condoms, pregnancy tests, pads, tampons and other medications, such as pain relievers & allergy meds.

This College Vending Machine Sells Plan B & Condoms The vending machine also sells pregnancy tests, tampons, pads, and pain relievers.

9 STD Myths you shouldn't believe:

The 9 Biggest Lies About STDs You Should Stop Believing Now Your body will thank you.

Does birth control really cause weight gain?

A Doctor Answers: Will Birth Control Make Me Gain Weight? Most women have probably thought about it and most doctors have probably heard it: will the scale go up if you go on a birth control pill? While it may seem

Thinking about ditching the pill? Here's everything you need to know about getting an IUD.

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting An IUD For all women using birth control, the effectiveness of various methods is a key factor in the decision-making process. Beyond that, however, the choice gets…

If you're one of the million women who use birth control, there's a chance it's affecting other aspects of your life.

Your Birth Control Is Apparently Making Your Life Worse, Science Says It may be affecting your overall well-being.

Are diaphragms making a comeback as a woman's preferred method of birth control?

So...Diaphragms Are Making a Comeback It's old school, but it works.

Many women use the pill for more reasons than just birth control; some women use it to help control their symptoms of endometriosis.

Endometriosis and its treatments Endometriosis is a disease of the reproductive system that affects 176 million women worldwide, and one in 10 girls and women in the United States, according to the Endometriosis Foundation

Planned Parenthood does so much more than perform abortions.

"It was the doctor at Planned Parenthood who pushed for more conclusive results, who knew it was serious, who helped me get the answers I didn't necessarily know I needed to stay alive."

‘I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer At 27—And Planned Parenthood Saved My Life’ "It was the doctor at Planned Parenthood who pushed for more conclusive results, who knew it was serious, who helped me get the answers I didn’t necessarily know I needed to stay alive.”

It's OK to try all the different forms of birth control to find the one that works best for you.

11 Subtle (But Potentially Serious) Signs You Need To Change Your Birth Control Birth control is supposed to make your life easier. Whether you take a pill, use a vaginal ring, or have an IUD, you can often expect regulated periods, clearer skin, and (of course) protection from pregnancy. But if things don't go as planned, you m

"Women need to discuss with their physicians the potential downsides, as well as the potential upsides, of all forms of contraception."

Birth Control Causes Depression? Not So Fast Putting a study in context: Even if there were a connection with hormone-based contraception, the benefits might outweigh any risks.

Fact: 40% of women who receive care at Title X clinics consider it to be their only source of health care.

This Senate Vote Threatens Millions of Women’s Birth Control Access and More

We've all heard it: Women get cramps after getting an IUD. Thankfully, one woman breaks it down for us - how long they last, how bad they are and even more, so you know what to expect.

How long do IUD cramps actually last? Here’s what an expert has to say about it Here's what a doctor has to say on the subject.

Birth control delivery is rising in popularity.
Here are some services to try out:

Bedsider's New Search Tool Is Making It Easier To Get Birth Control Delivered Of course, access to birth control is so important but depending on where you live, it's not always easy. But there's a game changer. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy’s Bedsider.org, the nation’s leading online birth cont

While it doesn't come as a shock to us, it may to some.
New research shows more Planned Parenthood clinics correlates to lower rates of teen birth and STDs.

States With More Planned Parenthoods Have Lower Rates of Teen Births and STDs We can't say that we're suprised.

A new study shows that the birth control pill may protect women against some cancers.

The Pill May Protect Against Some Cancers A new study that shows the pill may protect against some cancers.

The FDA has received a total of 359 reports of a rare form of breast cancer associated with breast implants.

9 Deaths Are Linked to Rare Cancer From Breast Implants The problem is more likely to occur with textured implants than with smooth implants, the F.D.A. said, and it is usually treatable and not often fatal.

Giving women birth control saves money! Lots of it! Like, billions of dollars - to be exact!

Giving Everyone Birth Control Would Save Us $12 Billion There are a lot of things we could fund with that money!

"A doctor who worked on Obamacare has a simple message for women: 'Go get your birth control now.'" http://elitedai.ly/2nPAuOZ

We've all heard of it, and some of us have even taken it: the morning-after pill, also known as "Plan B." Made for emergencies, what happens when this popular pill is taken too often?

Here's What Happens If You Take The Morning-After Pill All The Time Let's get to the bottom of this, once and for all.

If you're thinking about ordering birth control online, here's what you need to know:

What You Need to Know About Ordering Birth Control Online In the last few years, a surge of companies offering birth control through the internet have cropped up with the incentive of convenience--but now that access is being challenged, these companies may find themselves setting a new standard of reproductive health care in the U.S.

Allure Magazine broke down 3 different types of birth control - what they are & how they work.

3 Different Types of Birth Control and How They Work No bananas were harmed in the making of this guide.

These 5 women asked their partner to chip in for birth control, here's what happened:

‘I Asked My Partner To Chip In For Birth Control—Here’s What Happened’ "Me: What if it cost me $1,000 a month? Dave: Laughs”

There has been a lot of talk about IUDs lately, which makes sense - they only have a 1% failure rate. Here's everything you need to know before getting the IUD:

EVERYTHING You Should Know Before Getting an IUD A s*x educator breaks it down.

"About two-thirds of the women and girls who come to these clinics don’t have any other health care provider."

She’s 17 and Needs Birth Control. Do We Turn Our Backs? The battle over women’s health is being felt in clinics.

"If you're failing less, then you're succeeding more, right?" That's exactly what's happening for birth control in the U.S.

Birth Control Is Working Better – Or At Least, It's Failing Less Failure rates for the most common forms of contraception are down, but it's not entirely clear whether it's due to education, availability, or other reasons.

Socioeconomic and gynecologic issues may seem worlds apart, but they often go hand-in-hand.

How This Ob/Gyn Is Uplifting Communities of Color Brandi Jones, D.O., helps medically underserved populations in Washington, D.C.

Women who don't want to use hormonal contraceptives are turning to fertility apps as their preferred method of birth control.

Get pregnant... or don't! Fertility apps help with both Women have found a novel use for fertility apps: turning them into a new form of birth control.

The results of an animal study suggests that a new form of birth control for men may be on the horizon.

Male Birth Control Gel Works in Monkeys It was a small study, but the results were pretty remarkable