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Paragard IUD allergic reactions?

heythere1027

Hi everyone, I got a Paragard (Copper) IUD inserted about a month ago. Just about 2 days ago, I started to experience symptoms of con...

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Nexplanon (Implanon) breasts smaller!

Squigg38

My breasts have shrunk from a large C to a small B! I noticed probably a month after it was inserted (my friends and boyfriend also ¬_¬) ...

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Does anyone know anything about Centchroman (Saheli) and it's use as birth control?

mmp627

I heard about it in an Explained episode. Apparently, it's widely used in India. I was curious if there is any more information. I've fo...

Skipping my period

SexyUser123456789

I’m currently on sprintec for birth control and i like to skip the last week in the pack to prevent bleeding. When i do this i do not hav...

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I Missed 2 bc pills during second week. Could I be pregnant?

Micm2284

Hi, I am 36 and have been on the pill consistently for the last 6 years. I missed 2 pills in a row during the second week, and of course ...

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Diane 35 and Depo shot at the same time is it bad?

yum1491

So I talked to my gynecologist and she prescribed me depo shot but I bled like for 1 month and it won't stop so my pcp prescribe me trane...

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