A gynecologist is often thought of as the doctor you see for a Pap smear and not much else. That picture is far too narrow. Gynecologists handle everything from period problems and birth control to infections, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility questions, and reproductive cancers. If it involves the female reproductive system, at any age from […]
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For years, the standard advice before an IUD insertion was to take some ibuprofen and expect a pinch. If that undersold your experience or a friend’s, you weren’t imagining it. In 2024, the CDC updated its guidance specifically because patients spoke up about pain that wasn’t being taken seriously, and the recommendations now push providers […]
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An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control available, right alongside sterilization, and yet a lot of people aren’t quite sure how the little T-shaped device actually prevents pregnancy. The short version: there are two very different kinds that work in two different ways, and the right one for you depends […]
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Family planning is a crucial aspect of life, allowing individuals and couples to make informed decisions about when to start a family, how many children to have, and the best way to provide for them. With the guidance of a family planning center and thoughtful consideration of childcare decisions, you can create a plan that […]
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Expenses start adding up as soon as you become pregnant. Organizing your finances is one of the most important parts of readying yourself and your family for your new baby’s arrival. A newborn’s first few days, weeks, and months are a wonderful, hectic whirlwind. Now’s the time (while you still have it) to meet some […]
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Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. Different birth control options include pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and barrier methods like condoms. Use birth control if you’re sexually active and don’t want to become pregnant. Pregnancy can happen whenever you have unprotected sex. Your best birth control option depends on your health, your plans to have […]
