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birth control

The Best Birth Control for You

Five questions to ask yourself when choosing a birth control method

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Test Your Breast IQ

Take this 7-question quiz to assess your knowledge of all things breast.

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Guide to Melasma: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

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10 Early Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships

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An OB-Gyn Talks Breast Cancer Prevention

If you find breast health advice confusing, you're not alone. Nurx OB-Gyn Betty Acker explains the latest thinking.

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Know Your Patient Rights

Nurx and Cove have teamed up to prevent medical gaslighting and empower patients.

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Should You Get Mental Health Treatment?

We asked our providers to share his expert insights on who should consider mental health medication and what they can expect.

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6 Steps to Ditch Sexual Shame

If you feel ashamed about your desires, read sex educator Cassandra Corrado's good advice on getting over it and owning your pleasure.

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Quiz: Test Your Acne IQ

Assess your knowledge of the real causes of and solutions for acne by taking our dermatologist-approved quiz.

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Birth Control and Sex Drive Explained

Do the pill and other forms of hormonal birth control affect libido? Nurx healthcare provider Cristin Hackel has answers.

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5 Reasons So Many Women Get Birth Control Online

Learn the big reasons people love getting contraception through telemedicine.

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6 Causes of Frequent (or Recurring) UTIs

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How To Determine If You Have a UTI or STI

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How Stress Affects Vaginal Health

Did you know that stress is linked to yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and other down-below health woes? A Nurx doctor explains.

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Summer Health Quiz

Want to stay on top of your sexual health all summer? Test your knowledge of seasonal health situations with the latest Nurx quiz.

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Answers to Your Roe-Related Questions

We want to share how Nurx has responded to the repeal of abortion rights, and answer questions we've been receiving from our community.

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UTIs and Your Period: What You Need to Know

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Your Guide to Emergency Contraception

The Nurx medical team created this guide to help you understand whether to take emergency contraception if you're using another birth control method.

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At Nurx, we make it easy to get the expert healthcare you deserve. From schedules to health history, everybody is different—so we provide treatment and care that’s personalized to you. Through life’s cycles, changes, and transitions, we’re here to help you make informed choices about your health.

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