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Health Conditions
Sep 09, 2024

What is PCOS and what are its symptoms?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is still not fully understood, but we do know that birth control can help alleviate symptoms of the condition.
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Birth Control
Sep 03, 2024

What to know about birth control and bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Some kinds of birth control might help with BV, while some others, like IUDs, might make it worse.
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Health Conditions
Aug 19, 2024

What causes hormonal acne?

Sex hormones called androgens cause hormonal acne, which is why hormonal birth control can help to treat it.
Micrograph of an ectopic pregnancy. Credit: OGphoto from Getty Images Signature
Health Conditions
Jan 22, 2024

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Your chances of an ectopic pregnancy are low, but knowing about them could save your (or someone else’s) life.
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Birth Control
Dec 19, 2022

Does birth control help or hurt migraines?

Migraines are affected by estrogen in the body, which means hormonal birth control can make them better — or worse.
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Birth Control
Nov 23, 2022

Does birth control help with endometriosis?

About 10% of American women have endometriosis. Can your common birth control pill help treat symptoms of endometriosis?

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