Constance Zimmer was on birth control “for way too long.” “My general practitioner had told me I should get off my birth ...

It’s rare. But some Paragard users are suing manufacturers for not properly warning patients and doctors of the risk.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy by releasing progestin that thickens cervical mucus and thins the uterine lining.They can reduce heavy menstrual ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re on birth control, you expect that it’ll do what it’s designed to: prevent pregnancy. But no ...

Zac and Jen Affleck’s marriage dynamic has gotten more than a few side eyes from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans. Followers are confident that their arguments, brief split, and toxic ...

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According to a French study, women using the Jaydess intrauterine device (IUD) faced a two to four times higher risk of ...

Charlotte Freed first got a hormonal IUD when she was a teenager. She wasn't sexually active at the time, but she wanted to be protected from pregnancy before she started college. This was also a time ...