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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

    Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

    In honor of World Cancer Awareness Day, we are sharing our Breast Cancer Awareness guide — including basic stats, what it means, and how…
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    Emme
    Feb 4
    Emme’s Guide to Cervical Health

    Emme’s Guide to Cervical Health

    January is Cervical Health Awareness month! A good starting point for this month is to make sure you have your next annual check up with…
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    Emme
    Jan 22
    Emme is bringing the pill experience into the 21st century

    Emme is bringing the pill experience into the 21st century

    By: Amanda French — Co-Founder and CEO at Emme
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    Emme
    Aug 27, 2020
    Period Hacks: what to expect before, during and after your first period

    Period Hacks: what to expect before, during and after your first period

    By: Madeline Gerbracht (edited by: Janene Fuerch-Hogan)
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    Emme
    Oct 15, 2019
    A complete guide to what happens during a pelvic exam

    A complete guide to what happens during a pelvic exam

    Here’s what happens during a pelvic exam.
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    Emme
    Jul 18, 2019
    Pregnancy Tests: Your Most Common Questions Answered

    Pregnancy Tests: Your Most Common Questions Answered

    Thinking of taking a pregnancy test? Here’s what you need to know.
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    Emme
    Jun 27, 2019
    Shifting Perspectives on Abortion Laws Through Respectful Dialogue

    Shifting Perspectives on Abortion Laws Through Respectful Dialogue

    By: Janene Fuerch-Hogan, Co-founder of EMME
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    Emme
    Jun 11, 2019
    Slipback of the century: a candid perspective on recent anti-abortion legislation

    Slipback of the century: a candid perspective on recent anti-abortion legislation

    Our social media feeds have been saturated the past few weeks with commentary about the restrictive anti-abortion laws that have been…
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    Janene Fuerch-Hogan
    May 30, 2019
    If Your Cramps Feel Like a Nuclear Explosion, it Might be Endometriosis

    If Your Cramps Feel Like a Nuclear Explosion, it Might be Endometriosis

    It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in possession of a uterus is likely to experience some degree of excruciating…
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    Kate Mitchell
    Feb 11, 2019
    The Inside Scoop on the Difference between Combination Birth Control Pill and Progestin-Only Pill

    The Inside Scoop on the Difference between Combination Birth Control Pill and Progestin-Only Pill

    Choosing the right type of birth control pill for you…
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    Madeline Gerbracht
    Feb 1, 2019
    Breast Self-Exams 101: How to check and what to look for

    Breast Self-Exams 101: How to check and what to look for

    2018 was another year full of new accomplishments and memories with those we hold dear. However, we know that for many of you the start of…
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    Karina Robinson
    Jan 11, 2019
    Are Depression and Birth Control Linked?

    Are Depression and Birth Control Linked?

    If you casually bring up the topic of birth control with your female friends at happy hour, chances are at least one of them will say, “I…
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    Kate Mitchell
    Nov 5, 2018
    How to Get Free (or Low-Cost) Birth Control

    How to Get Free (or Low-Cost) Birth Control

    Navigating the United States healthcare system as a woman can feel like the ultimate long con, especially when it comes to birth control…
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    Kate Mitchell
    Oct 3, 2018
    Does the Pill Cause Cancer?

    Does the Pill Cause Cancer?

    Welcome to Mythbuster Monday. On today’s agenda, we present to you one of the internet’s most beloved medical scare tactics: the cancer…
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    Kate Mitchell
    Sep 10, 2018
    Emergency contraception: Plan B, Ella and Copper IUD, oh my!

    Emergency contraception: Plan B, Ella and Copper IUD, oh my!

    Nobody’s perfect. If you are sexually active, chances are you may need to use an emergency contraception method at some point. But you…
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    Kate Mitchell
    Aug 24, 2018
    Skipping My Period on the Pill: Is It Safe?

    Skipping My Period on the Pill: Is It Safe?

    Short answer: Yes!
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    Madeline Gerbracht
    Aug 10, 2018
    Starting the Pill: What to Expect in the First Few Days, Weeks, and Months

    Starting the Pill: What to Expect in the First Few Days, Weeks, and Months

    Congrats, you’ve taken the big plunge and started the pill! You might already know that taking the pill comes with responsibility and…
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    Madeline Gerbracht
    Jul 26, 2018
    Birth Control Tips and Tricks for Every Girl with the Travel Bug

    Birth Control Tips and Tricks for Every Girl with the Travel Bug

    You’ve been counting down the days until your big vacay with the girls and the date is quickly approaching! You begin packing the…
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    Madeline Gerbracht
    Jul 13, 2018
    The Secret Life of Placebo Pills

    The Secret Life of Placebo Pills

    When I was prescribed birth control pills for the first time, my doctor spent roughly 5 minutes explaining how to take them, and then in…
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    Rachel Kang
    Jul 6, 2018
    10 Perks of Using Birth Control Pills

    10 Perks of Using Birth Control Pills

    Let’s face it, when we think of “the pill” we immediately associate it with avoiding pregnancy. While it is true that taking the pill at…
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    Madeline Gerbracht
    Jun 29, 2018
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