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…
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 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…
