Reproductive Health + Resources

“The pill is an endocrine disruptor by design—it has to override the endocrine system to prevent ovulation from happening.” An interview with Holly Grigg-Spall on her experience with hormonal contraceptives Hormonal contraceptives are so ubiquitous in modern society that few question whether or not they are safe to use. Holly Grigg-Spall, the 34-year-old author of …

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“According to the latest US standards, most people need a Pap test every 3-5 years, but your personal recommended frequency depends on several factors.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is a Pap smear? 02 / When to start getting Pap smears 03 / What to expect during a Pap smear 04 / Getting your …

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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Hormonal breast pain 02 / What causes hormonal breast pain? 03 / Fibrocystic breast changes 04 / How do you know if your breast pain is hormonal? 05 / How to cope with hormonal breast pain 06 / Could it be cancer? Breaking down breast pain: What’s normal & what’s …

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It’s about more than just pregnancy—an at-home fertility testing kit can help you learn more about your body, your period, and your overall health. When you hear the word fertility, you may think of a clinic, IVF treatments, or babies. If these things aren’t on your radar, you might not be interested in thinking about …

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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What are uterine fibroids? And what causes them? 02 / Types of uterine fibroids 03 / Prevalence and risk factors 04 / How can I prevent uterine fibroids? 05 / Symptoms of uterine fibroids 06 / Potential risks & complications 07 / Uterine fibroid diagnosis & treatment 08 / Continued …

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the greatest literal and figurative pains in this world. If you’ve ever had a UTI, then you know how painful they can be. Not to mention inconvenient. The first symptoms of a  urinary tract infection are usually followed by the hassle of a trip to the doctor, then …

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