7 common birth control myths debunked by OB-GYNs

Contrary to popular belief, birth control will not cause weight gain or infertility, and it is not 100% effective at ...
Well+Good

Hold On, Can You Get Pregnant On Your Period?

Discover whether you can get pregnant on your period, the most fertile time of your cycle, and how to prevent pregnancy during menstruation. No matter where you are in your menstrual cycle, there’s ...

Yes, you can get pregnant on your period especially if you have an irregular cycle

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if ...
NPR

Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...
Minnesota Daily

Part 1: Breaking ground on birth control for men

This is the first in a two-part episode on Male Birth Control. The next episode will be released 9/26. GRACE AIGNER: Hi everyone! I’m Grace Aigner from the Minnesota Daily, and you’re listening to In ...
Minnesota Daily

Part 2: Beyond the lab — campus reactions to male birth control pill

GRACE AIGNER: Hi everyone! I’m Grace Aigner from the Minnesota Daily. Welcome back to another episode of In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota. In my last episode, we talked ...
Los Angeles Times

What Birth Control Might Be Draining from Your Body

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Hormonal birth control has always been the norm for many but as personalized wellness grows, researchers and clinicians have ...
The New York Times

‘Who Am I Without Birth Control?’

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...