Painful period cramps, aka dysmenorrhea, affects more than half of women who menstruate. What's more, up to 20% of women will experience cramps so severe that it interferes with daily activities.

You may have some cramping or spotting after IUD removal, but you can get back to normal activities right away.Mariakray/Getty Images My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

Stretching or applying heat or ice can help relieve a muscular cramp. For more persistent cramps, such as menstrual cramps, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief may help. Cramps are involuntary ...

Who Is Most Likely to Use Birth Control? Roughly 88% of women who are sexually active but don’t wish to become pregnant report using birth control. For those who don’t use it, the most common reasons ...

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Birth control can be an awkward topic. But it’s an important heart-to-heart talk to have before sex with your partner. Sharing the responsibility of protection from the start can prevent unwanted ...