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IUD (intra-uterine device)

Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) are small, long-acting birth control devices that are inserted into the uterus and are highly effective at preventing pregnancy. There are hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs.

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Living with PCOS

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Ash discusses her personal journey with PCOS, from experiencing symptoms to getting a diagnosis and the range of feelings that followed.

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Contraceptive Choices Poster

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This downloadable poster provides information on contraceptives. It includes emergency contraception. It details how to use them, key facts, and their effectiveness.

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Birth Control Options for Transgender and Nonbinary People

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This guide for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people discusses how contraception relates to hormone therapies, different contraceptive methods and how to use them, and tips for communicating with medical providers.

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A Conversation about Contraceptive Choice and Reproductive Autonomy with Dr. Kristyn Brandi

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OBOS program associate Grace Koch hosts a crucial conversation with OB-GYN and Complex Family Planning Subspecialist Dr. Kristyn Brandi, about access to contraception, freedom of choice, and the impact of birth control on our reproductive autonomy.

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Using Birth Control as a Trans or Nonbinary Person

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Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator and sex/love coach, offers facts and advice for trans and nonbinary people about using birth control.

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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs)

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There are two main categories of birth control: user-dependent birth control like the pill, patch, or condom and long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs).

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Abortion and Contraception Quick Links

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If you are in need of access to, or have question about, abortion and contraception, this list of resources is a good place to start.

Stories & Conversations

Being Invalidated by Doctors

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SD discusses her struggle with doctors who refused to recognize her menstrual pain while using an IUD.

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Extreme Pain from an IUD

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SD discusses her experience with severe pain after insertion of a copper IUD.

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How to Get Birth Control: A State-by-State Guide

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This state-by-state guide provides an overview of the laws and policies around contraception in each state and ways to secure birth control and emergency contraception.

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How to Switch Birth Control Methods

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This factsheet from Reproductive Health Access covers the basics on how to transition from one method of birth control to another.

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We Need to Talk About IUD Insertion and Pain

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This Cosmopolitan article describes the landscape of pain management for IUD insertion and should be helpful if you’re considering getting an IUD.