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Irregular bleeding with Nexplanon

Yes, spotting between periods when you are on a progestin-only method like Nexplanon or an IUD can be normal, especially if you have just started this new metho

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Can I still take birth control to help with acne after I get a tubal ligation?

Great question! In most cases, having a tubal ligation does not affect your ability to use birth control for all of the other great benefits!

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Topic Tuesday: I am on the mini pill and spotting between periods. Is this normal?

Yes, spotting between periods when you are on a progestin-only mini pill can sometimes be normal, especially if you have just started this new method within the

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Topic Tuesday: It’s not healthy if I don't get my period every month while on birth control?

It is a popular culture myth that it is healthy and/or necessary to have monthly bleeding. In fact, using birth control that stops your period is not unhealthy.

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Topic Tuesday: I forgot to take my birth control pill. Could I get pregnant?

Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If you forget to take just one birth control pill out of the month, your risk of unintended pregnancy is increased. Rememberin

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I have vaginal itching and dryness since I started taking the pill – could it be causing it?

Vaginal itching or dryness could unfortunately be caused by a lot of different things. Without examining you it is impossible to say for sure, but it sounds lik

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Topic Tuesday: Is it safe to take multiple birth control or morning after pills to end a pregnancy?

Good question – and we are so glad you asked before trying this. There is a lot of confusion regarding birth control pills, morning after pills (emergency con

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Topic Tuesday? Is it safe to skip a period if I'm on the pill?

Great question! There are definitely some times when your period gets in the way more than others…vacations are a great example!

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Topic Tuesday: Can I still take birth control to help with acne after I get a tubal ligation done?

Great question! In most cases, yes you can – having a tubal ligation done does not affect your ability to use birth control for all of the other great benefit

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Topic Tuesday: Vaginal itching and dryness after taking the pill

"I have vaginal itching and dryness since I started taking the pill – could the pill be causing it?" Vaginal itching or dryness could unfortunately be caused

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