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You asked, we answered: Is bleeding after sex normal?
Bleeding or spotting after sex is not necessarily normal but can occur for a variety of reasons.
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Understanding menopause: 4 common symptoms and how to treat them
Many people associate menopause with the onset of symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. However, these symptoms are actually strongest in the years before menopause officially begins.
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You asked, we answered: Should I do at-home self breast exams?
While self-breast exams are no longer necessary, mammograms are essential to women's health.
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Can birth control cause depression, make you gain weight or give you acne? One of our midwives weighs in
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. Because there are so many different methods, it’s tough to know which side effects are typical or mythical.
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Plan B and ella® morning after pills: How they work, common side effects and when each expires

There are two types of emergency contraceptive pills.
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How IUDs work, the different types and what to expect during and after insertion

IUDs may be a good choice for women who are seeking out a reliable, low maintenance form of birth control.
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You asked, we answered: How effective is birth control?
If your partner uses the pill perfectly, it’s 99% effective. But nobody’s perfect, so the actual effectiveness is closer to 93% effective.
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How to practice good vaginal hygiene
We all want to practice good self-hygiene. But sometimes it’s hard to know what we should or shouldn’t do, especially when it comes to vaginal hygiene.
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Pelvic floor, Kegels and how physical therapy can help
The pelvic floor is an integral part of our body structure. When these muscles function correctly, they act as shock absorbers for our body's entire core.
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What birth control method is best? A look at hormone and hormone-free, plus risks and benefits
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. With so many options, it can be confusing to know what’s best for your health and lifestyle.
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