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Hormonal birth control doesn't deserve its bad reputation
By Jamie Ducharme
Health Correspondent

Millions of women in the U.S. use some form of hormonal birth control, whether it's the pill or an IUD—but not all of them feel great about it. Concerns about the safety of hormonal contraception are so common that many people choose to stop using it entirely. But are these fears warranted? Here's what experts told me.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Mandy Oaklander.