Birth control

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Beyond the Pill: Your Guide to Birth Control Options

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Making an informed choice doesn’t need to be difficult Choosing the right birth control method impacts your health and daily life. With so many options available, it’s important to make informed decisions with a healthcare provider about the type you use. The

Woman applying a contraceptive patch, Xulane®, to her body as a convenient, effective alternative to daily birth control pills.

Peel, Stick, & Protect: Introducing Xulane®

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Learn more about Xulane® patches and how they work Xulane® is a type of birth control patch containing progestin and estrogen. Unlike oral medications with these hormones, Xulane® consistently releases the medication into your bloodstream through the skin over time. Learn more

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NuvaRing® Guide: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, & More

Medical Review by DeAnna McGarity MD Summary Birth control can be flexible NuvaRing® is a birth control solution that can provide you with a reliable and convenient way to prevent unwanted pregnancy if it’s right for you. NuvaRing® is a small, flexible ring that frees you from the daily hassle

A close-up of a woman holding a glass of water and taking a pill, representing the use of Errin birth control. The image highlights medication use and personal health care choices.

Errin Guide: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, & More

Medical Review by DeAnna McGarity MD  Summary: What is Errin®? Errin® is a birth control pill that contains only progestin, as opposed to combination birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen. Progestin is a female hormone that helps prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs while changing the lining of your uterus

A woman lying on a couch, holding a pack of birth control pills while looking at her laptop. She appears to be researching or reading about Sprintec® birth control options online.

Sprintec Guide: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, & More

Medical Review by DeAnna McGarity MD Summary: What is Sprintec® & how does it work? Sprintec® is a type of hormonal birth control medication that uses a combination of two different hormones—estrogen and progestin—as a highly effective form of contraception. More than 500 million women who are alive today are estimated

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Navigating birth control and weight: your guide to informed choices

Medical Review by Heidi Moawad MD Summary: Understanding the relationship between birth control and weight gain Many women share a common concern when considering birth control options: the potential impact on weight. At Lemonaid, we understand the importance of addressing these concerns head-on. Our goal is to empower you with accurate

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Is it Safe to Smoke While Taking Birth Control Pills? 

Medical review by: Andrea Eisenberg, MD Summary: What are the Risks of Smoking & Vaping? Smoking is a known risk factor for various health complications, particularly cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and stroke, and using birth control while actively smoking or vaping can increase that risk.  Vaping is also known

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The best types of birth control for controlling acne

Medical review by Andrea Eisenberg, MD Summary: Using Birth Control for Controlling Acne Dealing with acne can be a challenging experience, and understandably, you might feel frustrated at times. But did you know that the root cause of acne often goes beyond just skin-deep? Hormonal fluctuations can play a significant

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo: uses, benefits, side effects, and more

Medical Review by Andrea Eisenberg, MD Summary Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo: what is it? Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo, a combination birth control pill, is a popular choice among individuals looking for effective contraception with added benefits. Beyond its primary function of preventing pregnancy, it’s widely recognized for its ability to address multiple