Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Can IUDs be used as emergency contraception?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Yes! Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) are in fact the most effective form of emergency contraception there is. They do require a clinical visit and can be expensive without insurance, which can make them a challenge when time is of the essence. But IUDs are nearly 100% (99.9%) effective at pregnancy prevention when inserted within 5 days Read more…
What are my options if I don’t want to be pregnant right now?
Reproductive Health
If now is not a good time for you to be pregnant, it’s important to 1️⃣ know your options and 2️⃣ make a plan (and a backup plan). You can think of your options in three basic categories, which we’ll call Plans A, B, and C. Plan A: Use Birth Control or Practice Abstinence. Abstaining Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Welcome the Reproductive Health Squad
Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls remain committed to providing you with practical, factual, no-nonsense answers to all your everyday health questions, and today, we’re excited to introduce the Reproductive Health Squad. This team of women scientists and health care providers has the expertise to answer your real, embarrassing or even scary questions about all aspects of sexual Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
General Health Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so let’s take a step back and answer Read more…
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Can IUDs be used as emergency contraception?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Yes! Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) are in fact the most effective form of emergency contraception there is. They do require a clinical visit and can be expensive without insurance, which can make them a challenge when time is of the essence. But IUDs are nearly 100% (99.9%) effective at pregnancy prevention when inserted within 5 days Read more…
What are my options if I don’t want to be pregnant right now?
Reproductive Health
If now is not a good time for you to be pregnant, it’s important to 1️⃣ know your options and 2️⃣ make a plan (and a backup plan). You can think of your options in three basic categories, which we’ll call Plans A, B, and C. Plan A: Use Birth Control or Practice Abstinence. Abstaining Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Welcome the Reproductive Health Squad
Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls remain committed to providing you with practical, factual, no-nonsense answers to all your everyday health questions, and today, we’re excited to introduce the Reproductive Health Squad. This team of women scientists and health care providers has the expertise to answer your real, embarrassing or even scary questions about all aspects of sexual Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
General Health Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so let’s take a step back and answer Read more…
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Can IUDs be used as emergency contraception?
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Yes! Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) are in fact the most effective form of emergency contraception there is. They do require a clinical visit and can be expensive without insurance, which can make them a challenge when time is of the essence. But IUDs are nearly 100% (99.9%) effective at pregnancy prevention when inserted within 5 days Read more…
What are my options if I don’t want to be pregnant right now?
Reproductive Health
If now is not a good time for you to be pregnant, it’s important to 1️⃣ know your options and 2️⃣ make a plan (and a backup plan). You can think of your options in three basic categories, which we’ll call Plans A, B, and C. Plan A: Use Birth Control or Practice Abstinence. Abstaining Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Welcome the Reproductive Health Squad
Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls remain committed to providing you with practical, factual, no-nonsense answers to all your everyday health questions, and today, we’re excited to introduce the Reproductive Health Squad. This team of women scientists and health care providers has the expertise to answer your real, embarrassing or even scary questions about all aspects of sexual Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
General Health Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so let’s take a step back and answer Read more…
Yes! Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) are in fact the most effective form of emergency contraception there is. They do require a clinical visit and can be expensive without insurance, which can make them a challenge when time is of the essence. But IUDs are nearly 100% (99.9%) effective at pregnancy prevention when inserted within 5 days Read more…
What are my options if I don’t want to be pregnant right now?
Reproductive HealthIf now is not a good time for you to be pregnant, it’s important to 1️⃣ know your options and 2️⃣ make a plan (and a backup plan). You can think of your options in three basic categories, which we’ll call Plans A, B, and C. Plan A: Use Birth Control or Practice Abstinence. Abstaining Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls Welcome the Reproductive Health Squad
Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls remain committed to providing you with practical, factual, no-nonsense answers to all your everyday health questions, and today, we’re excited to introduce the Reproductive Health Squad. This team of women scientists and health care providers has the expertise to answer your real, embarrassing or even scary questions about all aspects of sexual Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
General Health Reproductive HealthSarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so let’s take a step back and answer Read more…
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so let’s take a step back and answer Read more…
