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5 Interesting Facts about Birth Control

Using birth control and contraceptives isn’t only about limiting unprotected sex and preventing pregnancy. Birth control is a critical tool for reproductive health care delivery and disease control. At the same time, there are so many forms of birth control to choose from, which makes it hard to pick the best option for you! But lucky for you, it doesn’t have to be this way!

Birth Control for Teens: A Guide for Parents

There’s no perfect age to start having conversations about birth control with your kids. If you haven’t had a discussion about sex and reproduction by their middle school years, that is generally a good time to introduce the topic. As those conversations progress or as your child ages, you can begin to include more specific and relevant information about effective birth control methods and how to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

What Age should you Stop taking Birth Controls?

Hormonal birth control pills are among the safest and most effective ways to prevent pregnancy and reduce period symptoms. For people under 40, birth control pills are generally safe with few lasting side effects. However, as you get older it’s important that you be aware of the increased risk of adverse effects from the pill and know your options for pregnancy prevention.

Everything you need to know about Acne & Birth Control

Acne can be hard to treat, but birth control pills can help! Acne is a skin condition, where hair follicles on your face and other parts of your body are blocked because of oil and/or dead skin cells. Acne affects 51% of women in their 20s, and more have experienced acne at some previous point in their lives. Women typically suffer from hormonal acne that is caused by periods or hormonal changes. Birth control pills can help alleviate acne prominence, severity, redness, and other hormonal side effects!