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Thanks to modern medicine, there are more birth control options than ever before. That’s great news for anyone who wants more control over their reproductive health, but it can also make it hard to figure out which method is right for you. If you’ve never used birth control before or...

The overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022 has seen abortion access pulled apart state by state. Over a dozen states now ban abortion almost entirely, and several more have passed laws that make it nearly impossible to access. However, in Illinois, abortion is still legal, protected, and accessible.  Lawmakers...

There are a few reasons you might take a pregnancy test. Maybe your period is late or your body feels different. Your breasts are sore, you’re queasy in the morning, or you’re making more bathroom trips than normal. These are some of the earliest and most common signs of pregnancy,...

Plan B and the abortion pill get mixed up all the time, and it’s understandable. They’re both pills, both are linked to pregnancy prevention or termination, and both come up in urgent, often emotional situations. However, they serve very different purposes.  Plan B helps prevent pregnancy before it begins. The...

Millions of women find themselves unexpectedly expecting every year in the United States. When deciding whether to continue or terminate an unplanned pregnancy, an estimated two in five women (40%) opt to have an abortion.  If you’ve decided you don’t want to go forward with an unplanned pregnancy, the abortion...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...