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hormonal nonhormonal birth control methods and options
Sep 16, 2024

Hormonal vs Nonhormonal Birth Control: What’s the Difference?

Choosing a hormonal or non-hormonal birth control method depends on which works better for your lifestyle. Whether your goal is to prevent pregnancy, manage your periods, or reduce your risk of ovarian cancer, birth control can be a great addition to...
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Sep 13, 2024

Is Hormonal Birth Control Bad for You?

Curious about hormonal birth control? With the recent buzz on social media, it's natural to have questions. Dive into the facts about these widely used contraceptives!
Ovarian cancer awareness month and how hormonal birth control can help prevent ovarian cancer
Sep 02, 2024

Ovarian Cancer and Hormonal Birth Control

Ovarian cancer can be serious if not detected early. But did you know that taking hormonal birth control can help lessen your risk of developing it?
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Aug 28, 2024

Navigating Your Options: Birth Control in College

Heading back to school? This semester, make your life easier with Planned Parenthood Direct.
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Aug 19, 2024

4 Reasons to Register to Vote in the Upcoming Election

This election, it's more important than ever to vote—because the decisions made at the ballot box directly impact our ability to access sexual and reproductive healthcare services.
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Aug 16, 2024

Get the Abortion Pill Online with Planned Parenthood Direct

Planned Parenthood Direct is dedicated to providing care, no matter what. You can now get safe, effective, and FDA-approved abortion pills delivered by mail in certain states. Here’s everything you need to know.
Back to School Back to College With Planned Parenthood Direct Birth Control
Aug 05, 2024

Back to School with Planned Parenthood Direct

We know it may not be your favorite subject, but don’t fret! Planned Parenthood Direct makes going back to school cool...and convenient!
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Jul 19, 2024

Skipping Your Period Using Birth Control: Vacation Edition

Skip your period, not your vacation with birth control from Planned Parenthood Direct! Discover how to make the most of your birth control pills and keep the vacation vibes strong.
Tips for Storing Birth Control Pills in Summer Heat Planned Parenthood Direct
Jul 08, 2024

How to Store Your Birth Control Pills in the Summer

Did you know that extreme temperatures can make medications like birth control pills less effective or unsafe to use? Protect your pills from the sizzling summer heat with these helpful tips.
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Jul 04, 2024

Your Health, Your Choice – Embracing Reproductive Freedom

At Planned Parenthood Direct, we believe in empowering you with the resources to exercise your fundamental freedoms. As we reflect on today, let’s also think about what freedom truly means: the right to make decisions about our own bodies and health....
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Jun 24, 2024

2 Years Since Roe v Wade

With two years gone by since the devastating overturning of Roe v Wade, many of us are still figuring out how to navigate this unfortunate new normal. We’re here to help empower, support, and guide you through this difficult time.
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Jun 21, 2024

Tips To Prioritize Your Sexual Health

We all know to pee after sex, but why is it so important to help improve your overall sexual health? Planned Parenthood Direct has you covered with these essential sexual health tips.
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